The T-34 also played a significant role in several key battles, including the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Kursk, which are considered turning points in the war on the Eastern Front. Its mass production, facilitated by the Soviet industrial relocation to the east and improvements in manufacturing techniques, ensured a steady supply of these tanks to the front lines, allowing the Soviet Union to maintain and eventually gain the upper hand against Nazi Germany.
It was able to traverse terrain where German panzers often got stuck, specifically in mud and snow.