Panther "Dauphiné" - Revision history

U125982294: I corrected the description of the difference btw this panther and the german panther G. This panther does not have the improved gun mantlet (like the original description claimed) but rather the one similar to panthers A or D.

2024-09-18T21:47:11Z

I corrected the description of the difference btw this panther and the german panther G. This panther does not have the improved gun mantlet (like the original description claimed) but rather the one similar to panthers A or D.

U119792451 at 17:52, 16 April 2024

2024-04-16T17:52:02Z

U28580205 at 09:02, 18 February 2024

2024-02-18T09:02:47Z

U31139476: fix

2024-02-17T15:45:21Z

fix

U120313908: /* Description */ New Description Project

2024-02-17T05:56:57Z

‎Description: New Description Project

U44629479: Undo revision 164939 by U137056070 (talk)

2023-06-18T12:40:20Z

Undo revision 164939 by U137056070 (talk)

U137056070: Added the difference between the hull and turret version of the tank

2023-06-18T10:05:06Z

Added the difference between the hull and turret version of the tank

U44629479: Undo revision 161517 by U27316802 (talk)

2023-04-29T07:16:30Z

Undo revision 161517 by U27316802 (talk)

U27316802: not a panther G its the panther A

2023-04-29T03:01:45Z

not a panther G its the panther A

U44629479: /* Ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-24T22:44:19Z

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 Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as many German panzers as possible. Most of these tanks were Panzer IVs, however, a small number of Panthers and Tigers were also used by France. A number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after the French surrounded a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. In the end, all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
-The {{PAGENAME}}  was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' behaves like any other Panther G, compared to the more common Panther D, it has improved turret armour around the gun, eliminating the ricochet area that caused many projectiles to be redirected to the top of the hull. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long-range combat for better chances of survival.
+The {{PAGENAME}}  was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The only significant difference between this Panther and the Panther G in the German tree is the early production variant of the gun mantlet, which does not prevent shots from ricocheting into the top of the hull. In all other aspects, the '''{{Specs|name}}''' behaves like any other Panther G. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long-range combat for better chances of survival.
 == General info ==

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-The Panther "Dauphiné" was part of a large French program of rehabilitation of Panzers left by the Wehrmacht after D-Day. This program was led by the Captain Besnier who succeeded to form a little tank brigade of almost 20 old panzers: mostly Panzer IVs but also 2 Panthers and even 2 Tigers. The "Commando Besnier" fought during the encirclement of Saint-Nazaire, the last city still under German control on the 11 of May 1945 and then took part in the French Occupation of Germany at the end of the war. Some of the tanks have been attributed to the 3rd Armored Division at the end of 1945 and were kept mobilized for some months before being replaced. Some of the models have been given to museum (the Tiger can be seen in the museum of Saumur in France).
+The Panther "Dauphiné" played a significant role in a French initiative aimed at repurposing Panzers left behind by the Wehrmacht post-D-Day. Spearheaded by Captain Besnier, this initiative resulted in the formation of a small tank brigade comprising nearly 20 antiquated panzers, predominantly Panzer IVs, alongside 2 Panthers and even 2 Tigers. Operating under the moniker "Commando Besnier," these forces were instrumental during the encirclement of Saint-Nazaire, the final city under German control on May 11, 1945, before participating in the French Occupation of Germany toward war's end.
-Nicknames after French regions have been given to every Besnier's tanks: Tiger "Colmar", Tiger "Bretagne", Panther "Dauphiné".
+Following the conflict, some of these tanks were assigned to the 3rd Armored Division by late 1945 and remained operational for several months before eventual replacement. Several models found their way into museums, notably the Tiger housed in the Saumur museum in France.
 == Media ==

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 == Description ==
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-Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as many German panzers as possible, most of these tanks were Panzer IVs. However, a small number of Panthers and Tigers were used by France, and a small number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after surrounding a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. In the end, all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
+Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as many German panzers as possible. Most of these tanks were Panzer IVs, however, a small number of Panthers and Tigers were also used by France. A number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after the French surrounded a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. In the end, all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The '''{{Specs|name}}'''behaves like any other Panther G, compared to the more common Panther D, it has improved turret armour around the gun, eliminating the ricochet area that caused many projectiles to be redirected to the top of the hull. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long-range combat for better chances of survival.
+The {{PAGENAME}}  was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' behaves like any other Panther G, compared to the more common Panther D, it has improved turret armour around the gun, eliminating the ricochet area that caused many projectiles to be redirected to the top of the hull. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long-range combat for better chances of survival.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as much German panzers as possible, most of this tanks were Panzer IVs. However a small number of Panthers and Tigers were used by France, a small number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after surrounding a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. At the end all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
+Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as many German panzers as possible, most of these tanks were Panzer IVs. However, a small number of Panthers and Tigers were used by France, and a small number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after surrounding a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. In the end, all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The '''{{Specs|name}}'''behaves like any other Panther G, compared to the more common Panther D, it has improved turret armour around the gun, eliminating the ricochet area that caused many projectiles to be redirected to the top of the hull. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long range combat for better chances of survival.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings. The '''{{Specs|name}}'''behaves like any other Panther G, compared to the more common Panther D, it has improved turret armour around the gun, eliminating the ricochet area that caused many projectiles to be redirected to the top of the hull. It features a very powerful cannon, which is easier to use thanks to the increased turret rotation when compared to the Panther D, however like all Panthers, it suffers from very poor reverse speed, and thus it is hard to escape from difficult situations, use your front armour at hull down positions and long-range combat for better chances of survival.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} French medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a French-captured example of the [[Panther G]] found in the German tree with a few cosmetic differences like missing side skirts and new French markings.
+Throughout the development of WWII after D-Day, French forces made an effort to capture and rearm as much German panzers as possible, most of this tanks were Panzer IVs. However a small number of Panthers and Tigers were used by France, a small number of Panthers were captured at the Battle of Dompaire after surrounding a Panzer Battalion, however not all the tanks captured during this encirclement were used due to logistical reasons. At the end all tanks of this type were replaced shortly after the end of WWII.
 == General info ==

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 ==== Ammunition ====
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+{{:KwK42 (75 mm)/Ammunition|PzGr 39/42, Sprgr. 42}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====