The German Panzer V Panther tank was well-traveled in World War II, being used for battles in Italy, France, Belgium, and Holland.

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And of course fitting a big motor which ends up sticking ... Belly tanks were supplemental gas tanks strapped to World War II fighter planes to help boost their notoriously poor range.

"I'm a big history buff. And I like passing on ... This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: World War II-era tanks do 'battle' during Volusia Valor Days at county ...