The Pz.Kpfw.V Panther tank is considered as one of the best tanks of WWII. Reliable armor and
powerful firepower made this tank a dangerous enemy on the battlefield. On its basis, various combat
vehicles were produced, including the Armored Recovery Vehicle Bergepanther. It was first used
during the Battle of Kursk in 1943. Bergepanther could perform the functions of a tank tractor, a
mobile tank workshop or a mobile electric generator. Its armor protection allowed to evacuate
damaged tanks under enemy fire. Air cover of combat units in Wehrmacht units was carried out with
various types of weapons, ranging from machine guns to special heavy guns.
