Heavy Tank

A heavy tank was a subset of tank that filled the heavy direct-fire role of many armies.

Heavy tanks have usually been deployed to breakthrough enemy lines, though in practice have been more useful in the defensive role than in the attack. Design goals have included attacking obstacles, creating breakthroughs, and engaging enemy armoured formations.

Read more about Heavy Tank:  Line Between Heavy and Medium Tanks, Role, Design, History

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