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76mm Anti Tank

2022-03-24T07:20:52Z

2607:FB90:E15B:D66E:6039:B6D8:4A9A:C9D3: /* IRL */

The 76mm Anti-Tank gun, aka the ZIS-3 (stands for "Factory named after Stalin" in Russian), was a ubiquitous AT gun and unit available in Flames of War. It was well regarded for being durable, reliable, and easy to use.

==IRL==
Much like modern Hollywood flops, the development of the ZIS-3 was mired in political disputes, secret agendas, and some good old fashioned fail. See, the NKVD had been watching a ton of Nazi propaganda, and while taking notes on how to brainwash people, they also assumed that [[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure|GERMAN ENGINEERING WAS THE BEST IN THE WORLD]]. Therefore, the Soviet artillery command determined more absurdly large "practical" at weapons such as 100mm cannons would be more useful.

In spite of this, V. G. Grabin of factory No. 92 kept developing it as his own personal pet project. He reduced the amount of machine tooling and streamlined the production process for the gun, and attached it to an existing carriage. By a miracle of Marx, the NKVD did not lobotomize everyone involved in the project for developing these weapons behind Stalin's back.

Once it was discovered that Colonel Stronheim is a terrible intelligence source, the 76mm cannons were looked at. Soviet command was somewhat embarrassed, and any debate on the issue was settled when Stalin personally witnessed the weapons in trial, and said everything but that anyone opposing the project was a fucking idiot. The factory workers were even exempt from conscription in order to maximize the creative productive potential of the staff at the factory, which was actually a pretty ingenious idea.

The ZIS-3 was deployed en masse, and earned a reputation for being easy to use, durable, and reliable, particularly important for an army made up of dumb fucking farmers with limited training. It even saw use on multiple armored vehicles and was exported to foreign allies post war. It was retired after the war due to the obsolescence of 76mm AT guns.

{{Soviet Forces in Flames of War}}

76mm Anti Tank

2022-03-24T07:19:54Z

2607:FB90:E15B:D66E:6039:B6D8:4A9A:C9D3: The top section is a little awkward, but I feel this is an adequate start for now

The 76mm Anti-Tank gun, aka the ZIS-3 (stands for "Factory named after Stalin" in Russian), was a ubiquitous AT gun and unit available in Flames of War. It was well regarded for being durable, reliable, and easy to use.

==IRL==
Much like modern Hollywood flops, the development of the ZIS-3 was mired in political disputes, secret agendas, and some good old fashioned fail. See, the NKVD had been watching a ton of Nazi propaganda, and while taking notes on how to brainwash people, they also assumed that [[Jojo's Bizarre Adventure|GERMAN ENGINEERING WAS THE HEST IN THE WORLD]]. Therefore, the Soviet artillery command determined more absurdly large "practical" at weapons such as 100mm cannons would be more useful.

In spite of this, V. G. Grabin of factory No. 92 kept developing it as his own personal pet project. He reduced the amount of machine tooling and streamlined the production process for the gun, and attached it to an existing carriage. By a miracle of Marx, the NKVD did not lobotomize everyone involved in the project for developing these weapons behind Stalin's back.

Once it was discovered that Colonel Stronheim is a terrible intelligence source, the 76mm cannons were looked at. Soviet command was somewhat embarrassed, and any debate on the issue was settled when Stalin personally witnessed the weapons in trial, and said everything but that anyone opposing the project was a fucking idiot. The factory workers were even exempt from conscription in order to maximize the creative productive potential of the staff at the factory, which was actually a pretty ingenious idea.

The ZIS-3 was deployed en masse, and earned a reputation for being easy to use, durable, and reliable, particularly important for an army made up of dumb fucking farmers with limited training. It even saw use on multiple armored vehicles and was exported to foreign allies post war. It was retired after the war due to the obsolescence of 76mm AT guns.

{{Soviet Forces in Flames of War}}

SU-76

2022-03-24T06:54:59Z

2607:FB90:E15B:D66E:6039:B6D8:4A9A:C9D3: Created page with "The SU-76 was a Soviet Tank Destroyer during the Second World War, and a playable unit in Flames of War. It was notorious for being an unpopular vehicle with crews and was a p..."

The SU-76 was a Soviet Tank Destroyer during the Second World War, and a playable unit in Flames of War. It was notorious for being an unpopular vehicle with crews and was a popular export post war to <s>colonies</s> Satellite states.

==IRL==
The Commies first decided that having Tank Destroyers was moderately important around 1941. No doubt looking at the Marder and Archer TDs, they decided to try building their own based off the T-70 Chassis. In addition, they hoped to create a SPG and assault gun based off the same chassis. Production of the main "M" variant started after the initial production version for all intents and purposes sucked ass, requiring a slight reworking of the internal layout.

What resulted sort of worked. Armed with a 7.6 cm ZIS-3 gun, it could reliably kill Panzer IIIs and IVs, but struggled against Tigers and Panthers. It also had an added benefit of being largely immune to Panzerfaust fire simply because it was open topped, and so the pressure detonation caused by a Panzerfaust wouldn't kill the crew so much as blow them back. However, it came at the cost of being vulnerable to grenades and small arms fire, and had no small arms to defend itself in case of an infantry rush.

Soviet Infantry adored the vehicle, as it provided plentiful support fire and was an overall morale boost. The lighter weight also earned it particular Commendation during the Belarusian campaign, where swampy terrain that bogged down other tanks. The 76 was able to sneak through these swamps and assist infantry in attacking defensive positions.

However, in spite of this, Soviet Tank crews disliked them for their cramped space, loud engines, and clumsy handling, earning it the nickname "Bitch". Given the fact that the Warsaw pact <s>Allies</s> countries were given the things in drives after the war is indicative of the value Soviet High command had on the vehicle post war.

{{Soviet Forces in Flames of War}}