Has a tank ever been hit with a battleship shell?
Yes, it doesn’t go well for the tank. This was a Panzer IV after it was introduced to a shell from HMS Rodney. Let’s not forget these shells…
Why don’t tank crews just run over enemies instead of shooting them when they’re close by?
We do, but it doesn’t happen as often as you might think. [Above is a cutaway view of the Abrams driver’s compartment. Perfectly comfortable for man of average…