Using antiquated equipment, they took heavy casualties - 16,000 - against modern armour and a desperate German enemy.

However, projectile impact against armour at higher velocity causes greater levels of shock.

All of this gave the bow great power which made it very good against armour.

Speed across open country was less important, as was performance against armour.

Using antiquated equipment, they took heavy casualties - 16,000 - against modern armour of the German enemy.

Where a shell is used against strong armour and requires all of its explosive power merely to penetrate, a delay is not appropriate.

Richthofen's forces proved effective against French armour during the battle.

The Ju 87's effectiveness against Soviet armour was not yet potent.

These had better performance using high explosive or smoke ammunition, but could not match the 6-pounder against armour.

The defenders at the bridge held out all day against infantry, armour and attacks by aircraft.