ConeOfArc | A Mechanics Nightmare, the Ferdinand | Cursed by Design @ConeOfArc | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 14 hours ago.
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Many tank destroyers were built during the second world war. Of these several stand out as being extremely successful while others were nothing but failures. The Ferdinand/Elefant is an odd case as it fits into both categories. Stay tuned as we discuss the story of this infamous Porsche product.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - 3:42 Intro
3:42 - 5:25 The Chassis
5:25 - 11:14 Design and Conversion
11:14 - 22:30 Combat Service
22:30 - 25:06 Survivors and Conclusion

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