Panzer II is a German light tank.
Description[]
A successor to the Panzer I, the Panzer II was developed as a stopgap before more advanced tanks became more readily available. As a result it was one of the most numerous tanks used in the early months of the war, seeing extensions actions in Europe and in North Africa. By 1941 it was relegated to reconnaissance duty, but their inadequate performance against Soviet tanks saw them removed from front line service by 1943. Its chassis was later used for several conversions, including Sturmpanzer II and Wespe self-propelled guns.
The Panzer II in BattleGroup42 is the Ausf F, which was the last major and conventional production model. Although not historically accurate in some of the scenarios set before 1941, this variant represents all conventional Panzer IIs in the mod. It is armed with a 20mm KwK 30 autocannon and a co-axial MG 34, making it a dangerous threat to enemy infantry and light vehicles, but it is no match against heavier and more armoured tanks.
The vehicle mostly appears in scenarios up until late 1942.
Trivia[]
- Its in-game name is known as Panzer IIF.