
In 1938 the Hungarian Army purchased the license of*
the Swedish L-60 light tank, and started to produce*
it in large numbers as 38M Toldi. The main weapon had*
to be replaced, and they decided that the 20mm*
Solothurn Gun will be used instead of the 40mm tank*
gun. They planned in light engagements, and the price*
was paid dearly when the heavy armor appeared on the*
Eastern Front. The Toldi was lighly armored, and the*
carriage was too weak. The second series of Toldi's*
were given better springs and a new radio. The*
drawback of the Swedish design was the steering. The*
vehicle had a steering wheel and a special device to*
control both tracks simultaneously. The problem was*
that the tank could not turn while standing only in a*
8m circle.*
The Toldi was a fast and agile light tank, but it was*
not suited for the armor heavy East front and it had*
no chance against any but the lightest Soviet tanks.*
However, it fought throughout the war, and the*
majority of them were never refitted.*
