The Panzer II ended up being developed in 1934 to generally meet the need regarding the Wehrmacht to dispose of a light tank. Provided with a 140 Hp Maybach motor set up during the backside, it was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 40 Km/h, with autonomy of 200 Km. The armament had been made up of a 20 mm small cannon and a colossal 7.92 mm MG34 machine weapon attached to the turret. Its light armour never permitted it, during World War II, to be utilized commonly as a combat tank, quickly overcome by the more armed and armoured Pz.Kpfw. III and IV. However its elevated manoeuvrability caused it to be ideal for functions of higher level exploration. Actually it was used throughout the entire conflict by the German armoured divisions as a reconnaissance tank and for infantry support.
