The Panzer II ended up being developed in 1934 to generally meet up with the need concerning the Wehrmacht to dispose of a light tank. Provided with a 140 Hp Maybach engine create during the backside, it was with the capacity of reaching a maximum rate of 40 Km/h, with autonomy of 200 Km. The armament have been made up of a 20 mm little cannon and a colossal 7.92 mm MG34 machine weapon attached to the turret. Its light armour never permitted it, during World War II, become utilized commonly as a combat tank, quickly overcome by the greater armed and armoured Pz.Kpfw. III and IV. However its elevated manoeuvrability caused that it is ideal for functions of high level exploration. Actually it had been used throughout the whole conflict by the German armoured divisions as a reconnaissance tank as well as for infantry help.
