In Early 1942, the Panzer IV was equipped with a long barrel high velocity 75 millimeter L43 cannon and the improved variant was designated as model F2.

Russia has imported 30 T-34 tanks from Laos -- because it needs them for military parades, exhibitions, and making movies. The T-34 is a Soviet tank icon, used in conflicts from 1940 until as late ...

However, starting in 1942, the T-34 and Sherman could be reliably penetrated by long-barreled 75-millimeter guns entering German service.

In spring 1942, a T-34 tank was sent to the US for trials and research by American specialists at the Aberdeen proving ground in Maryland.