The «Panzer II LYNX» PVC patch

The Panzer II was the second German tank developed in the interwar period and used extensively during the early years of WWII. It was originally designed as a stopgap until more advanced tanks like the Panzer III and IV could be mass-produced. 

Basic Overview: 

• Full name: Panzerkampfwagen II 
• Type: Light Tank
• Production period: 1936–1945
• Manufacturer: MAN, Daimler-Benz, Henschel, others
• Units produced: ~1,900+ (plus variants) 

Panzer II L "Luchs" (Lynx) – A fast, reconnaissance version with enhanced mobility and improved suspension. Strategic Role Initially designed to train crews and develop tactics. Paved the way for Germany’s combined arms doctrine (Blitzkrieg). Its chassis served as the basis for more effective fighting vehicles.