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LoweGear · 2012-10-20, 10:47

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Originally Posted by MeisterBabylon

...character spam.

Now that we know modern tanks are also used in this anime, looks like having the AMX-13 as a mid-season upgrade is a go.

Modern tanks are used, but used in actual military work rather than Senshado.

Also, a character named Katyusha?

Zaku_II · 2012-10-20, 11:16

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Modern tanks are used, but used in actual military work rather than Senshado.

Also, a character named Katyusha?

More important, I know REAL people named Katiuska

Tak · 2012-10-20, 18:15

You know, after Strike Witches, Sky Girls... Moe National Socialism, something like this was obviously going to follow suit. The difference? It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is a very good thing.

And finding out the entire community exist on top of a carrier deck was a pleasant surprise indeed.

I like how the Pz.Kpfw. IV is used as the main crew's vehicle. It was the workhorse of the German army, a very stable, versatile and customizable unit. I wonder if we will get to see other armament options later in the series. Hell, I wonder if the Tiger would become a mid-season upgrade

- Tak

Insane · 2012-10-20, 19:45

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Also, a character named Katyusha?

Dunno. I used Google translate to translated their names, so perhaps there're several spelling errors everywhere, can't help it.

MeisterBabylon · 2012-10-20, 19:45

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Modern tanks are used, but used in actual military work rather than Senshado.

In my defence, the AMX-13 was designed late in the war, and only shipped in early 1950s.

LoweGear · 2012-10-21, 01:25

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Originally Posted by Tak

Hell, I wonder if the Tiger would become a mid-season upgrade

- Tak

It's more likely to be the final boss actually, given that it's used by Nishizumi Maho and her crew.

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Originally Posted by Insane

Dunno. I used Google translate to translated their names, so perhaps there're several spelling errors everywhere, can't help it.

I didn't say there was anything wrong with the name though, as Katyusha is a legitimate Russian name. it's just incredibly rare in anime.

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Originally Posted by MeisterBabylon

In my defence, the AMX-13 was designed late in the war, and only shipped in early 1950s.

While we are comparing this series to World Of Tanks, let's not take the comparisons too far shall we? For instance, we don't have prototype tanks running around.

Sure the AMX-13 appears in the manga as a background explanation example, but until tanks of that era actually appear jumping the gun wouldn't be wise.

Lord of Fire · 2012-10-21, 03:09

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

I didn't say there was anything wrong with the name though, as Katyusha is a legitimate Russian name. it's just incredibly rare in anime.

I think it's more a reference to the "Katyusha" multiple rocket launchers that the Soviets first developed in WWII. That would tie in with all the WWII equipment we've seen in the show up till now.

MeisterBabylon · 2012-10-21, 06:37

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

While we are comparing this series to World Of Tanks, let's not take the comparisons too far shall we? For instance, we don't have prototype tanks running around.

Sure the AMX-13 appears in the manga as a background explanation example, but until tanks of that era actually appear jumping the gun wouldn't be wise.

Nyoro~n :3

I'll stick to "Watashi no ai wa HOTCHKISS" then.

Wild Goose · 2012-10-21, 12:10

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Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

I think it's more a reference to the "Katyusha" multiple rocket launchers that the Soviets first developed in WWII. That would tie in with all the WWII equipment we've seen in the show up till now.

Somehow, Everyday Katyusha seems more appropriate now.

*Goose is shot by OCT snipers*

Sorry, wrong Katyusha. Ironically, in the original russian, Katyusha is the equivalent of "Katie", and the diminuitive form of "Yeketarina" (Catherine).

Also, given some discussion on another board I frequent, it seems that Captain Ami's little stunt with the Type-10 might just be possible afterall; the M1, which at 70 tons grossly outweighs the 48 ton Type-10, was tested for airdropping, and LAPES has been proven to work with the M551 Sheridan and M8 Buford, so all things considered, it probably is possible to do that stunt IRL. Not practical at all for the battlefield... but certainly doable to make an attention-grabbing entrance.

MeisterBabylon · 2012-10-21, 19:03

The senselessness of this anime is getting to me... I dreamed of them riding through the Iraqi desert with the volleyball team blasting Diamond Eyes from a 1980s boombox.

aldw · 2012-10-21, 19:52

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

It's more likely to be the final boss actually, given that it's used by Nishizumi Maho and her crew.

Miho was using one in the past (or so the flashbacks show), so I'd think that Miho's crew will be using one at some point later on against a stronger opponent.

Chiaki_chan · 2012-10-21, 22:24

I just saw episode 2 and I liked and the instructor's cute haha

LoweGear · 2012-10-22, 11:38

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Originally Posted by aldw

Miho was using one in the past (or so the flashbacks show), so I'd think that Miho's crew will be using one at some point later on against a stronger opponent.

Spoiler for Manga:

Also, just when you thought Garupan (seems that's the shortcut for it now) couldn't get any crazier, they give you this:

Spoiler for Episode 3:

4Tran · 2012-10-22, 11:45

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Originally Posted by GenjiChan

The reason why the Allies decided to take Europe first... NO need of binoculars...

Heh

Although the vehicle that stands out the most is the pink M3, and it was made by the Yanks.

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Have I just read twice of someone thinking that there is an AUSTRIAN tank just because of the warflags on top of the Stug III? I'm sorry, but that was being really ignorant, since I'm pretty sure that existence of the other flags clearly showed that there was no national flag placed.

The banners on the StuG III are: Shinsengumi, Tosa (the Austrian-ish one), Sanada Yukimura, Takeda Shingen. Which fits well with Caesar's colors. I wonder what Erwin (Rommel) added to the design.

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Originally Posted by LoweGear

Also, a character named Katyusha?

That's the name that stood out to you instead of Orange Pekoe or Darjeeling or Assam? And the worst name goes to the poor girl Anchovy.

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Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

I think it's more a reference to the "Katyusha" multiple rocket launchers that the Soviets first developed in WWII. That would tie in with all the WWII equipment we've seen in the show up till now.

It probably is. But the rocket launcher was named after the military song; which in turn was from the woman's name Katyusha. So they probably got it right after all!

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Originally Posted by aldw

Miho was using one in the past (or so the flashbacks show), so I'd think that Miho's crew will be using one at some point later on against a stronger opponent.

I like the Tiger I, but I don't think it's a good choice because Teru Maho is already using one. A Panther would be much better for diversity, although I'm still hoping for a Comet.

On a similar note, what can possible used to upgrade the M3? I can't think of any late-war non-prototype tanks with 6 crew.

HinataShou · 2012-10-22, 11:54

wtf

LoweGear · 2012-10-22, 11:58

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Originally Posted by HinataShou

wtf

Gotta remember they're still girls riding those tanks afterall, that was to be expected.

Looks like next episode will feature the bulk of the battle against St. Gloriana seen in episode 1. Looking most forward to all the tank action, especially after how glorious this episode was in that regard

D-Joe · 2012-10-22, 12:03

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Originally Posted by 4Tran

The banners on the StuG III are: Shinsengumi, Tosa (the Austrian-ish one), Sanada Yukimura, Takeda Shingen. Which fits well with Caesar's colors. I wonder what Erwin (Rommel) added to the design.

here you go

Spoiler for design:

4Tran · 2012-10-22, 13:12

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Originally Posted by D-Joe

here you go

Aside from it being a StuG III in the first place, I'm not seeing any Rommel influences. Maybe the tan top? But that's really minor compared to the sashimono and VENI-VIDI-VICI.

Although that picture is a good way of showing all five tank commanders.

Zaku_II · 2012-10-22, 13:16

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Originally Posted by 4Tran

... I wonder what Erwin (Rommel) added to the design...

A german phrase and the Afrika Korps symbol in the rear plate of the Stug

Vergießt Schweiß sher kein blut!

http://girls-und-panzer.jp/mecha_3go.html

gaiar31 · 2012-10-22, 13:18

What 's name of St. Gloriana school's Warship?

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