The German Panzer IV tank, designed before the war as a "heavy" tank for assaulting fixed positions, was redesigned during the war with armour and gun upgrades to allow it to take on anti-tank roles as well, and was reclassified as a medium tank. The second half of World War II saw an increased reliance on general-purpose medium tanks, which became the bulk of the tank combat forces. Generally, these designs massed about 25–30 tonnes, were armed with cannons around 75 mm, and powered by engines in the 400 to 500 hp range. The German Panther tank, designed to counter the Soviet T-34, had both armament and armour increased over previous medium tanks.New Panther tanks being loaded for transport to the Eastern Front Late war tank development placed increased emphasis on armour, armament, and anti-tank capabilities for medium tanks: Notable examples include the Soviet T-34 (the most-produced tank to that time) and the US M4 Sherman. Unlike previous Panzer designs, its frontal armor was sloped for increased effectiveness.
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