THE TWO TANKERS AND A CAT PODCAST: Recent Episodes
Russel Parsons & Charles Chapman
Welcome to The Two Tankers And A Cat podcast, where we will talk about past, present and future military tanks! We will also discuss the World Of Tanks computer game, as both of your hosts are avid players of this game.
Welcome to the 73rd Episode Of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! We talk about the infamous German Panzer 4 tank in this episode of the podcast. Was this tank a success for Germany during World War II? Tune in to find out! We also talk about the Battle of Bautzen and why it was not one of the Big Battles! Don't forget to listen to this episode to find out about Tanks In The News! For ways to contact the show please check out our website at www.twotankersandcat.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 72nd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We talk about the very first concept of a tank and how Leonardo da Vinci was well before his time with his concept. We also talk about North Korea's new main battle tank, the M2020! Is it a real tank? Only time will tell! Also don't forget to listen to the podcast to learn about tanks in the current news!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 71st Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We cover the French Leclerc Main Battle Tank and the Tucker Tiger Tank in this episode of our podcast. We really give you our true opinion of the Leclerc and how it stacks up against today's main battle tanks. We also talk about the Tucker Tiger Tank and how its design was not accepted by the United States! As always we want to hear from our listeners and our contact information can be found at www.twotankersandcat.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 70th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We talk about the Italian CIO Ariete modern main battle tank and how it stands up against its competitors. During our second point of the podcast we talk about the Italian's involvement in Operation Ancient Babylon! We also cover some current events that pertain to tanks and armor.
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 69th Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! Charlie dug up some good tidbits about the Swedish King Tiger that they acquired during World War II. The Swedish performed about every test on the King Tiger that is imaginable. Whatever happened to the Swedish King Tiger after they performed their tests? Well we will tell you all about it during this episode. A big thank you to tanksencyclopedia.com for putting out there a lot of information on this topic. We also talk about tanks in the news, and how Poland is in the process of buying several M1 Abrams tanks from the United States! Happy Tanking and Have A Great Week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 68th Episode Of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! We talk about the future of Law Enforcement in Southeast Kansas, but most importantly we talk about tank stuff! In this episode we cover the Hungarian 40M Nimrod and the 1st Hungarian Calvary Division's role in the Soviet Union's Operation Bagration Breaththrough! Always remember we want to hear from our fans, and if you have any ideas who you would like to interview in the future please drop us a message!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 67th Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! Yes folks we are back after about a five month hiatus. We want to thank everyone for sticking with us in this venture. In this episode we talk about the French Somua S35 tank and The Battle of Hannut! We cover this early French tank and talk about its pros and cons during early World War II! Happy Tanking and Have A Great Week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 66th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! Charlie and I talk about the British Army FV601 Saladin armored car. The Saladin was used not only by the British Army, but also by various police and security forces throughout the world. We also talk about how the Saladin was used by Kuwaiti armed forces when Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August 1990. As always we enjoy hearing from our listeners, so make sure you reach out to us either through our Facebook page or our email address. Our contact information can be found on our website at www.twotankersandcat.com
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Charlie and Russel
Welcome to the 65th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we delve into a prototype Soviet Union Tank Destroyer, the Object 704. The Object 704 was known as "The Beast Killer", and never saw any combat during World War II. We also talk about the Soviet Union Tanker's oath that I came across during some research. Make sure you listen until the end of the podcast so you don't miss our new section of the podcast called "Tanks In The News"! Don't forget to forward your comments and suggestions to us and you can leave us a voice message by using your cellphone or computer with a microphone. All of our contact information can be found at www.twotankersandcat.com.
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 64th Episode Of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode Charlie and I talk about what type of tanks allied forces would go up against if they were to ever have another conflict with Iran in the Middle East. The first Iranian Main Battle Tank we talk about is the Zulfiqar-3, which was produced by Iran in the early 2000's. Iran's newest Main Battle Tank they are producing is called the Karrar, and you will never guess what countries' tanks they modeled it off of! Make sure you like us on Facebook, and we want to hear from you with your comments or suggestions.
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 63rd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the German Heavy tank during World War I, they called the Sturmpanzerwagen A7V. The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V was introduced in 1918 as an answer to the Allies introducing heavy tanks of their own. Did you know you can still see one of the original Sturmpanzerwagen A7V's on display in a museum! Give this episode a listen to find out where!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 62nd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast. Lightning and I talk about the Soviet built BMP-1 tracked amphibious infantry fighting vehicle in this episode of the podcast. Also, find out why Charlie misses this episode completely. Only Charlie could do what he did! The BMP-1 IFV has been used in many instances of modern military combat. I also talk about how military museums worldwide need our help in preserving military history. Make sure you listen to this episode so you can find out how we can help!
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Russel & Lightning The Cat!
Welcome to the 61st Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we cover the Indian Arjun Main Battle Tank. The Arjun was developed by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization for the Indian Army. The Arjun and T-90 have been pitted against each other in testing their capabilities, but you will have to listen to our podcast to see which tank comes out ahead. We also talk about the ongoing Chinese and Indian border skirmishes, and will things continue to escalate in the future?
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 60th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the M4 Sherman tank named "The Cobra King" and its significance in World War II. We also talk about the question of can India's T-90M Bhishma compete with the Chinese modern tanks of today? Keep your great comments and suggestions coming and thank you for all of your support for our podcast!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 59th Episode Of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We cover another modern main battle tank in this episode. This time we talk about, in Charlies own words, the sexy Chinese ZTZ-99A main battle tank! We also talk about what could be the next big tank battle that just may happen in 2021! We discuss the military buildup between India and China and the number of tanks they have in that area. You can always contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 58th Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! In this episode we cover the United States' tank destroyer, the Jackson M36. We also talk about the Indo-Pakastani War of 1965, one of the largest wars that made use of all kinds of tanks! Keep the comments and suggestions rolling in at twotankersandcat@gmail.com!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 57th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode we cover one of the sexiest tanks that Charlie has ever saw! We talk about the French AMX-13 light tanks that were produced between 1952 and 1987. The French made many variants of this light tank and some of them are likely being used today. In our second point we talk about the Sand War between Algeria and Morocco in Africa during October 1963. Keep the comments rolling in and we will make sure to mention you in an upcoming episode of the podcast. You can contact us through Facebook or check out our website at www.twotankersandcat.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the fifty-sixth episode of The Two Tankers And a Cat Podcast! In this episode of our podcast we talk about the French AMX-30 main battle tank that was in service between 1965 and 2011. Charlie calls the AMX-30 tank one of the sexiest tanks he has ever saw, and I will have to agree. Tune in to this episode of the podcast to hear us talk about the AMX-30's combat history, and could it still be used by countries today? Go to our website to learn how to leave us a voicemail that we will play on the next episode of the podcast!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 55th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode of our podcast we talk about German Super-Heavy tanks that Adolf Hitler wanted built before World War II ended. The Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus was the heaviest fully enclosed armoured fighting vehicle ever built. The Landkreuzer P.1000 Ratte was a design for a 1000 ton tank for use by Germany during World War II. This project was cancelled before the war ended. Please send us your suggestions for future episodes of the podcast at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 54th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We turn tables in this episode and talk about a tank buster aircraft used during World War II. The German Junkers JU87 G-1 tank buster aircraft was an enemy of tanks during World War II. Our second point of this episode covers how the Junkers influenced the development of the American A-10 Thunderbolt tank killing jet aircraft! Like always, we want to hear from our listeners. You can contact us through our Facebook page or email us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Don't forget to leave us a voicemail by using the instructions on the front page of our website www.twotankersandcat.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 53rd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Russian T-14 Armata next generation main battle tank and when will we start seeing these tanks in Russia. The Russian Army initially planned to acquire 2,300 T-14s between 2015 and 2020. Production and fiscal shortfalls delayed this to 2025, and then to the cancellation of the main production run. We also talk about the 107th Panzer Brigade after Charlie learns this brigade was portrayed in the Band of Brothers documentary. We always welcome your comments and suggestions. Find us on Facebook or email us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 52nd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode of our podcast we talk about the Australian Army’s M113A1 Fire Support vehicle. We talked a little about this vehicle during our last episode when the Australians decided the Sheridan was not for them. In the second half of this episode we talk about Australia’s and New Zealand’s involved in the Vietnam War during the Battle of Coral–Balmoral. Keep all your great comments coming and please leave us a voice message on the front page of our website and we will include your message in a future episode of the podcast.
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Charlie & Russel
Welcome to the 51st Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! We talk about American Government waste during the M551 Sheridan project and how many of them wound up in the bottom of the ocean as a barrier reef. The second point of this episode of the podcast we talk about Operation Spring Awakening, a battle that occurred during World War II! Send us a voice message with your comments, suggestions, or to just say hello! We will include your message in the next episode of our podcast. Your message can be up to 90 seconds long.
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Welcome to the 50th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! Our 50th Episode of the is pretty special to us, since we have came a long ways from when we decided to undertake this endeavor. In this episode we talk about our interest in tanks, some of the places we have been to see tanks in the United States, and where we plan to go to see more tanks in the future. Our podcast continues to grow and we are excited to see where the next 50 episodes takes us. Stay Tuned!
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Charlie & Russel
Welcome to the 49th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode of our podcast we talk in great length about the German World War II heavy tank, the Tiger II. The much famed Tiger II did have a role for the German army during World War II, but it did have a few problems with production and the mechanics of the huge machine. We also talk about the Tiger II heavy tank located in the United States that both of your podcast hosts have seen in person! Keep the great comments and suggestions coming in and we will make sure you get a shout out in an upcoming episode! twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Charlie & Russel
Welcome to the 48th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In This Episode We Cover The British Cruiser MK VIII Challenger Tank During World War II. The Cruiser MK VIII Challenger tank mounted the QF 17-pounder anti-tank gun on a chassis derived from the Cromwell tank to add anti-tank firepower to the cruiser tank units. We also talk about the World War II German Tank Ace, Michael Wittmann! We want your ideas for upcoming episodes and you can contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or find us on FaceBook!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to our 47th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat A Podcast! In this episode we discuss the Sherman Firefly tank and The United Kingdom's use of the seventeen pounder gun in that tank during World War II! Also find out why the tank was named the Firefly! We also talk about the Luckiest Man In The World, Douglas Kay. Keep all the great comments and suggestions coming. As always Happy Tanking, and Have a Great Week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 46th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer of World War II, also used in the Korean War. It was the fastest U.S. armored fighting vehicle on the road. Listen to this episode to hear us talk about the concept of shoot and scoot! The second point we talk about in this episode is Operation Tractable! Oh yeah, Charlie learns there are no dingoes in New Zealand :) Tune in to this episode to learn about some great tank history. If you have any questions or comments make sure you shoot us a message on our Facebook page or at our email address: twotankersandcat@gmail.com If you would like to support our podcast monetarily, check out our Patreon Page, https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 45th Episode of The Two Tankers and a cat podcast! In this episode we talk about the French ARL 44. The ARL 44 was a French heavy tank, the development of which started just before the end of the Second World War. Only sixty of these tanks were ever completed, from 1949 to 1953. In our second point in this episode we talk about how the French Army used the German Panther tanks and why they decided to used them at the tail end of World War II. Keep the great messages and questions coming in to our social media sites. Don't forget we will be giving away a AFV #3 booklet that profiles Mark I to V World War I Tanks. The booklet was published in England. Check out this episode of our podcast to find out how you can win it.
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Welcome to the 44th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the multi turreted T-35 Soviet Union heavy tank. Often called a land battleship, it was the only five-turreted heavy tank in the world to reach production, but proved to be slow and mechanically unreliable. We also talk a little about Operation Wandering Soul that took place during the Vietnam War. This operation was a propaganda campaign exercised by U.S. Forces during the Vietnam War. We want to thank all of our Patrons who have supported our podcast! To all of our current Patrons make sure you keep an eye on your mailbox for your token of appreciation from us here at Two Tankers and A Cat!
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Charlie & Russel
Welcome to the 43rd Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! In this episode we cover the good and the many things wrong with the United States T26E5 Assault Tank. You will learn what the bad things were about this particular tank. In the second half of this episode we talk about a serial killer and how several tankers helped keep the peace in a Kentucky town! Like always keep the great comments and all things tanks coming our way. We look forward to hearing from all of our great listeners!
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Charlie and Russel
Welcome to the 42nd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We talk about the Rooikat which is a South African armored reconnaissance vehicle equipped with a stabilized 76 mm high velocity gun for anti-tank and fire support purposes. In the second part of our podcast we talk about the Volkswagen Kubelwagen Type 823 Beetle masquerading as a tank during World War II. If you have any questions make sure you find us on Facebook or email us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Russel & Charley
Welcome to the 41st Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! The K2 Black Panther is a next generation South Korean main battle tank designed by the South Korean Agency for Defense Development and manufactured by Hyundai Rotem. Developed as a modern main battle tank that will replace most of the remaining M48 Patton tanks and complement the K1 series of main battle tanks currently fielded by the South Korean military. The P'okp'ung-ho or spelled Pokpung-ho is a North Korean main battle tank developed in the 1990's. The tank may incorporate technology found in the T-62, T-72, and Ch'onma-ho MBTs. Outside parties code name the tank M-2002 because the tank went through performance trials on February 16, 2002, although the tank may have been in existence since 1992. We want to hear all of your suggestions and comments at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Charlie And Russel
Welcome to the 40th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! The T-90 has its origins in a Soviet-era program aimed at developing a singular replacement for the T-64, T-72 and T-80 series of main battle tanks. The Stalin Line was a line of fortifications along the western border of the Soviet Union. Work began on the system in the 1920's to protect the USSR against attacks from the West. The line was made up of concrete bunkers and gun emplacements. Please contact us with your suggestions or comments at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Russel & Charley
Welcome to the 39th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In This Episode We Talk About The Merkava main battle tank and the 1982 Lebanon War! The Merkava is a main battle tank used by the Israel Defense Forces. The tank began development in 1970, and entered official service in 1979. Four main variants of the tank have been deployed. It was first used extensively in the 1982 Lebanon War. The 1982 Lebanon War, dubbed Operation Peace for Galilee by the Israeli government, began on 6 June 1982, when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) invaded southern Lebanon, after repeated attacks and counter-attacks between the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) operating in southern Lebanon and the IDF that had caused civilian casualties on both sides of the border. If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 38th Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! The very roots of the Neubaufahrzeug (literally: “New Construction Vehicle”) are connected to the arrival of Hitler as the new head of state, and the desire to have, as quickly as possible, a suitable heavy tank, both for the army needs and for propaganda purposes. It had to be a symbol of the renewal of the German Army and was conceived in quite a hurry. The Rheinmetall Grosstraktor was the result of this new tank for Germany. What goes into tankers nicknaming their tanks on the battlefield? We talk about painting the nicknames of tanks on the barrels, and the process of nicknaming tanks.
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 37th Episode of The Two Tankers And a Cat Podcast! The mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen (Sd Kfz 251/1) was designed to transport Panzer-Grenadiere (armored infantry) into battle alongside tanks. Using a half-tracked vehicle, it was possible to drive in terrain where trucks could not go, while its armor offered some protection against small arms fire and scrapnel.
It was allowed for the mittlere Schützenpanzerwagen to attack with the Panzer-Grenadiere mounted, but did so at great risk. Anti-tank guns, mortars, artillery, hand grenades, fighter-bombers, etc. were all a serious risk for the lightly-armored, open-topped vehicles. As always you can contact us with your comments or suggestions at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Check out our website at www.twotankersandcat.com
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to Episode #36 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! Due to its popularity, the Mk.VI was still in operational use at the start of World War II, however, chief tank designer Leslie Little was working on a private project to replace the Mk.VI, which would form the basis for the new Mark. VII Tetrarch. The name ‘Tetrarch’ is the Roman title given to the governor of one of four provinces of territory, or the Greek word for ‘ruler’. We also talk about Operation Ironclad, where during World War II, the British battle for the island of Madagascar!
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Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 35th Episode Of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Canadian Ram medium tank during World War II. We cover several of the Ram variants that came about when the Canadians decided to scrap the Ram program. We also talk about how flamethrowers work, and where you can actually see a flamethrower in action! Please contact us with your comments or suggestions at twotankersandcat@gmail.com, or message us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/twotankersandcatpodcast/ Happy Tanking and Have A Great Week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 34th Episode of the Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! Closely related to the SU-85, the SU-100 Soviet Union Tank Destroyer incorporated much of its design, revolving around the new D10 100 mm (3.94 in) antitank gun. The SU-100 arrived in operational units in October 1944 and immediately became popular with Russian crews. During the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba, The USS Houston, an American troop and supply vessel, was damaged by several FAR rockets and Castro himself shooting it from his command vehicle the SU-100, its captain then intentionally beached the ship on the western side of the bay. You can contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Thank you for listening and as always Happy Tanking and have a great week!
Russel, Charlie & Lightning!
Welcome to the 33rd Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the American version of the M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System! The M1128 Mobile Gun System is an eight-wheeled armored car of the Stryker armored fighting vehicle family, mounting a 105 mm tank gun, based on the Canadian LAV III light-armored vehicle manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems. We also talk about America's largest tank battle since World War II! The battle of 73 Easting is considered to be the last great tank battle of the 20th Century. We always want to hear your comments and suggestions so we can make our podcast better. You can contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or visit our website at www.twotankersandcat.com Remember to support us through Patreon at www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat
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Charlie & Russel
Welcome to the 32nd Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! Even before the Second World War, the famous German tank commander, Heinz Guderian, had predicted the need for highly mobile self-propelled anti-tank vehicles, later known as Panzerjäger or Jagdpanzer. Joseph R. Byrle is thought to be the only American soldier to have served with both the United States Army and the Soviet Red Army in World War II. He took part in Mission Albany, the airborne landings of the 101st Airborne Division on June 5-6, 1944, as a member of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was captured by the Germans and sent east as a prisoner of war. After several unsuccessful attempts, Beyrle escaped from the German Stalag III-C in January 1945 and joined a Soviet tank battalion under the command of Aleksandra Samusenko. As always make sure you send us your comments or suggestions at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Happy Tanking and Have A Great Week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 31st Episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Durchbruchswagen 2 and the Krupp family during World War II! The DW2 tank (Durchbruchswagen 2) was a prototype German battle tank developed by the firm Henschel & Sohn at the request of the Reich government, during the Second World War. Considered a heavy tank because of its mass, it was designed to fit into the category of breakthrough tanks at a time when Hitler was seeking to equip his troops with a heavy tank weighing between 30 and 35 tons. Don't forget you can email us with comments or suggestions at: twotankersandcat@gmail.com Make sure you visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Happy Tanking and have a great week!
Russel and Charlie
Welcome to Episode #30 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Soviet Union KV-2 and how German armor had issues in taking them out in World War II. The KV-2 was a beast of a tank, that was made from a lot of steel! Its only drawback was being slow, but we cover its success in World War II. We also talk about the Battle of Raseiniai where a single KV-2 got behind the German lines and caused some havoc! Remember you can always contact us with your comments or future show ideas at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or through our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/twotankersandcatpodcast/ Until next time, happy tanking and have a great week
Russel & Charley
Welcome to the 29th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast. We discuss the Soviet Union's need for an amphibious light tank during World War II. They designed the T-38, which you will find out during this podcast, didn't pan out very well. It did however lead to the development of the Soviet Union T-40, which was a more successful tank. The T-38 was involved in the Dnieper River crossing during World War II. As always, Charlie and I really enjoy talking about tanks, and this episode will not disappoint. Oh yeah, Lightning our mascot cat is doing well, and trying to stay warm this Fall :) Please like our page on Facebook and you can contact at: twotankersandcat@gmail.com Also make sure you check out our content on our Patreon Page at: https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Happy Tanking, and have a great week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 28th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the Marmon-Herrington MTLS-1G14 tank that went into production during World War II. The MTLS-1G14 tank had dual main guns, and it showed up a little too late to the fight to be a productive piece of armor in World War II. We also talk a bit about the United State's lend lease program during World War II, and how that program benefited many of our allies during that war. You can contact us with your comments or suggestions for future shows at twotankersandcat@gmail.com. Also, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Until next time, happy tanking and have a great week!
Russel & Charlie
Welcome to the 27th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about an Italian Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) or a tank destroyer for short. The Italian Semovente L40 DA 47/32 (what a mouthful) was a SPG used in World War II by the Italians, along with their little tankettes. We talk about whether this SPG design was a success or not. We also cover Operation Uranus and Operation Saturn during War II. Don't forget to visit our website at: www.twotankersandcat.com Please please please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat and help support our podcast today! As always, Happy Tanking and have a great week!
Russel & Charley
Welcome to the 26th Episode of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! We talk about a variety of armor in this episode of our podcast. We start off talking about the two man Ford 3 Ton Tank and how the French just wanted a few of them to use as a tractor. We end this episode talking about how technology may influence the future of tanks. The U.S. and Soviet Union are both working towards perfecting what we call drone tanks. Is this the future of tanking? We want to know what our listeners think about this topic! You can always contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or checkout out website at www.twotankersandcat.com Happy Tanking and until next time have a great week!
While the M6A2E1's design was rejected for use in combat, it was still important to the development of the T29 tank. Due to the use of existing unused T1E1s for a hull, they were able to have a tank ready that could test design choices for the upcoming T29 tank. When the tank was finished with turret design, it would find usage testing out the T5 105mm gun as well as gun mounting aspects with lessons learned from this being implemented in the T29 program. Remember you can always contact us with your questions, concerns or suggestions for future shows. Until next time, happy tanking and have a great week!
Welcome to the 24th Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the M7 Priest Self Propelled Gun (SPG). We also talk about how a listener of the podcast from New Zealand brought to our attention the Bob Semple tank and how it is a taller tank than the M3 Lee. Up until this episode, we always talked about how the M3 Lee was the tallest tank we had covered in the podcast. Check out this episode to see just how much taller the Bob Semple tank actually was! Until next time happy tanking and have a great day! Charley and Russel
Welcome to the 23rd Episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! The M8 Greyhound served with the cavalry reconnaissance troops, with the role of being the eyes and ears of the battalion using its long-range radio set. We talk about how successful the M8 was during World War II. Also give this episode a listen to see how an M8 went up against a Tiger II in World War II, and hear about the results of this skirmish! Happy Tanking, and until next time have a great day!
Welcome to Episode #22 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode Charley and I talk about the Tiger 712 tank and its history during World War II. We also talk a lot about saving the pieces of armor that are currently in the United States and ways we can help preserve some of these pieces of our American Heritage! There is a fundraiser underway that will help preserve the Tiger 712, so future generations will be able to study this beast. Happy tanking, and have a great week!
Welcome to the 21st episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! This episode was suggested by one of our Patreon supporters, Andy Crowe. Andy requested that we do an episode on the British Comet tank. In this episode we cover the specifications of the Comet tank and talk about an incident in World War II where a Comet tank took out a German Tiger tank. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, you can contact us through email at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or on our website at www.twotankersandcat.com If you would like to further support our podcast, please checkout our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Happy tanking, and have a great week!
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Welcome to Episode #20 of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! Charley and I talk about the German Panther tanks during World War II and some of the production problems they had with these tanks. We also talk about the Battle of MacieJow during World War II between the Soviets and Germany. If you have any comments or future show suggestions please contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com If you want to support our podcast, you can do so by visiting our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Happy Tanking and as always, have a great week!
Welcome to The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast Episode #19! The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a Tankette as simply "a small military tank". In this episode we talk about the many different tankettes that were manufactured throughout the World by many different countries. Tankettes started with the British designing the Carden-Loyd tankette which became very popular between World War I and World War II. Did you know that Japan had a tankette that was designed to be operated on railroad tracks and also use its regular tracks on land! Make sure you listen to this entire episode, and you will hear how big of a pain our mascot, Lightning the cat, can be sometimes :) Until next time, Happy Tanking and have a great week!
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In Episode #18 of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast we talk about the South African Olifant Mk1A main battle tank. The Olifant takes its Afrikaans name from the African Elephant. The Olifant was an important part of the South African border wars between South Africa, Zambia and Angola during the mid-1980's. We talk about several major battles in this region of Africa and how tanks were a large part of those battles. Don't forget that we want your comments, and you can contact us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Our website is www.twotankersandcat.com Happy tanking, and have a great week!
Welcome to the 17th Episode of the Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! In this episode, Charlie and I talk about the American M3/M5 Stuart light tank's role in World War II. We talk about the Satan Zippo tank, which was the flamethrower version of the M3/M5 Stuart tanks in the Pacific Theater of World War II. We cover the use of the Stuart Light Tanks in Africa, the European Theater, and the Pacific Theater of World War II. Also find out what country put a 90mm gun on the Stuart as a way to reuse the tank. Please visit our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Your support on Patreon will keep our podcast coming to the folks who enjoy listening to it for a long time to come! Please email us with your comments, suggestions, or just to say hello at twotankersandcat@gmail.com Happy tanking, and have a great day!
Welcome to the sixteenth episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! Charley and I attempt to make the case for the German Panzer III and Stug III that was a huge part of the German arsenal during World War II. We talk about the shortfalls of the 37mm guns that were originally mounted on the Panzers, and how the outcome of World War II may have been much different if the Panzers would have been fitted with a bigger gun from the start. Make sure you visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat All of our contact information can be found on our website at www.twotankersandcat.com Happy Tanking, and have a great day......................Russel
Welcome to Episode #15 of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! What do the JS-2, IS-2 and Joseph Stalin 2 all have in common? Join us for this episode of our Podcast to learn more about this popular Soviet Union tank during World War II. We also talk about the involvement of the IS-2 in the Battle of Berlin during World War II. Make sure you check out another great history lesson covering this Soviet Union powerful tank! Also don't forget to checkout our new Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat If you are able to give us a little support through our new Patreon page, it would be very much appreciated! Keep all the positive comments coming into the Podcast, and thanks to the many fans who have responded by telling us so! Happy Tanking and have a great day!
This short episode of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast introduces our listeners to our brand new Patreon page! Our Patreon page can be found at: https://www.patreon.com/twotankersandcat Please check our page and support our endeavors with our podcast and our love for tanks. In this small episode we describe the three levels of support that you will be able to support us with, and the additional content you will receive with your support at the three different levels. We have the M3 Stuart level, the M4 Sherman level and the M1 Abrams level of support. Give this short episode a listen and thank you in advance for all your great support of our podcast. If you have any questions, please contact us at twotankersand cat@gmail.com
Welcome to Episode #14 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about how unsuccessful the Japanese were with tanks. We also discuss the naming scheme the Japanese used to name their tanks. Yes, believe it or not Japanese tanks did take part in a few battles during World War II. Give this episode a listen, and you will learn some interesting history about Japanese tanks. Please give us your comments of questions by emailing us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or check out our website at www.twotankersandcat.com
Welcome to Episode #13 of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In part two of the M4 Sherman episode, Charlie and I talk about the Soviet Union use of the M4 Sherman in the lend lease program during World War II. We also talk about The Battle Of Vienna, and how the Soviet Union used the M4 Shermans on the Eastern Front against Japan. Please feel free to contact us through our Facebook page or through our email address. Links to our contact information can be found on our website at: www.twotankersandcat.com We have been getting some pretty good feedback from a few of our loyal followers, and we do really appreciate that!! Until next time, Happy Tanking, and Have a Great Day!
Welcome to Episode #12 of The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast! We cover a lot of information about the workhorse of the United States Army during World War II, the M4 Sherman medium tank. This is part one of a two part episode about the Sherman, so please come back in two weeks to grab the second part. Don't forget to find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/twotankersandcatpodcast Make sure you like our Facebook page, send us your comments and share our posts. Our podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, and you can learn more about the available platforms at www.twotankersandcat.com Happy Tanking and until next time, have a great week!
Welcome to Episode #11 of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the English Cruiser Mark Series of tanks and what was good and bad about them. We go into depth about how the Cruiser tanks were used in Operation Battleaxe during the Northern Africa campaign, during World War II. You won't want to miss this episode, as there is a lot of World War II history we talk about in Northern Africa. Please check out our website at www.twotankersandcat.com so that you can donate to our podcast. Please send us your comments or suggestions at twotankersandcat@gmail.com or find our Facebook page. Happy tanking and have a great week!
Welcome to our tenth episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we talk about the tank's role during the Vietnam War. The M48 Patton was America's tank of choice during that conflict. By listening to this episode of our podcast you will find out why America picked the M48 Patton. We also talk about one of the very few tank vs. tank battles (small skirmish) to take place during the Vietnam War between the Americans and the North Vietnamese. Make sure you check out our new website at www.twotankersandcat.com You can now find our podcast on Stitcher and Spotify. Please send us your comments and suggestions to twotankersandcat@gmail.com Happy Tanking, and have a great day!
In Episode #09 of the The Two Tankers and a Cat Podcast we talk about the British Churchill Heavy tanks! We talk about many of the Churchill variants, including the Crocodile. We talk about the use of the Churchill Heavy tanks during World War II, and how the British and the Soviet Union both used them. Also make sure to checkout out the new website for The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast at: www.twotankersandcat.com We also tell you during this episode of our podcast how you can donate to our cause through PayPal. The donation link can be found on our new website! Until next time, happy tanking and we will talk to you all later!
In this episode of The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast we talk about the grandfather of the M4 Sherman. The T5 Medium tank was a prototype that led to the M3 Lee and then the M4 Sherman medium tanks. The only T5 Medium tank in existence today is located at Fort Benning, Georgia with The U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Collection. You guessed it, your hosts got to see this unique tank during an open house in November 2018! During the second half of this episode, we talk about the Battle of Medina Ridge during the Gulf War in 1991. This battle is said to have been one of the largest battles during the Gulf War with Iraq. Please visit our new website at www.twotankersandcat.com Until the next episode, happy tanking and have a nice day!
The Medium Tank M3/ Grant/ Lee was the first American medium tank to carry a 75mm gun, and played a significant part in the fighting in North Africa in 1942, but it was always seen as a interim design as its main gun was carried in the right of the hull, and it had been rushed into production to fill a gap before the arrival of the Medium Tank M4 Sherman.
Welcome to Episode #06 of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! In this episode we discuss the J. Walter Christie series of tanks that was designed by the engineer between World War I and World War II. It is really interesting as to why this series of tanks were not considered to be a success. We also have a couple of shout-outs to a couple of great guys we met during our November 2018 trip to Fort Benning, Georgia. Also don't forget to send us a voicemail that we can use on our next podcast at (785) 380-9844. Give us your feedback or just leave a message saying hello! Until next time, Happy Tanking!
Merry Chrismas and Happy New Year from The Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! Enjoy this little Christmas story that was printed in The Reader's Digest in January 1973. We want to thank all of service members who are away from their families this Holiday season. We here at Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast truly appreciate everything you do for this great country of ours! Remember to catch our new regular scheduled episode tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. on Christmas Day!
In Episode #05 of The Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast, we talk about the M26 Pershing tank. We talk about the Pershing tank called the "Fireball" in World War II and a few historical battle that included this tank. Like alway, we welcome your feedback through our Facebook page or you can email us at twotankersandcat@gmail.com On Facebook you can search for us by typing in Two Tankers and a Cat in the search bar. If you have Amazon Alexa you can now listen to our latest Podcast through TuneIn! Just setup Alexa with TuneIn and say "Alexa, Play the Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast on TuneIn". Until the next episode on December 25, 2018, Happy Tanking!
Welcome to Epiosde #04 of our Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! In this episode we cover the French Renault FT light tank in depth. We will also discuss the two places on Earth that you would actually see working and operable French Renault FT tanks. We also discuss the French Renault FT tank that they have on display at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
We welcome your comments, and ideas for future podcasts. You can find us on Facebook, iTunes, YouTube, and TuneIn. Until next time, Happy Tanking!
Welcome to Episode #03 of the Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! I hope you have enjoyed listening to the first two episodes and we want to thank those folks who have been following our Podcast on Facebook! In this episode, Charley talks about the first African American tankers in World War II, who was commanded by Patton. Like I have said before, if you enjoy reading or listening to military history, you will enjoy this episode and our future episodes. In the second half of this this episode, I talk about the Jagdtiger Tank Destroyer that the Germans used during World War II. I hope you all have been enjoying the photographs that I have been posting on Facebook, especially those highlighting our mascot, Lightning the Tank Cat! You can now listen to our podcast on YouTube, by searching YouTube for Two Tankers And A Cat Podcast! If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact us through Facebook, or at twotankersandcat@gmail.com.
Welcome to our second episode of Two Tankers and A Cat! Since Halloween is the day after this episode of our podcast was released, we decided to stay with a Halloween theme. Believe it or not, we did come up with a couple of different topics about tanks that fit the Halloween theme. Did you know that during World War II we had a branch of the military called the "Ghost Army"? Also, did you know that there was a comic book called "The Haunted Tank"? Many moons ago, my co-host Charley told me about how he used to read this comic book when he was a much younger kid! We will also delve into introducing the computer game that Charley and I both play, called "The World Of Tanks". If you ever want to platoon with us sometime in game, you can just message us through our Two Tankers and A Cat Facebook page. Happy Halloween folks, and remember to leave the trick or treating to the little kids!
Welcome to our very first episode of Two Tankers and A Cat Podcast! We are excited to share our love for all things regarding military tanks. Our podcast will cover past, present, and future military tanks. We will also talk about the exciting personal computer tank game that we both play, called World Of Tanks. In this episode of our podcast, we will introduce ourselves, and we will talk about the first heavy tank that the United States used in World War I. Also note, that this year is the 100th anniversary of tank warfar in World War I. I hope you are excited as we are, as we start this venture about the huge metal machines, we call TANKS!
Welcome to the brand new podcast, Two Tankers and A Cat! The first episode of our podcast will be released at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Please follow us on Podbean at: twotankersandcat.podbean.com and like our page on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/twotankersandcatpodcast Happy Tanking and thank you for your support!