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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 31 MIN

S1E14 - Rise of the Tank Killers Pt.2: "A Weapon to Stop a Monster"

from History of Tanks & Armored Warfare · host Tanner Holyoak

As Allied tanks grew bolder in the final years of World War I, Germany responded with something new: a weapon built for one purpose—killing tanks. In this episode, we dive into the development and deployment of the Mauser Tankgewehr M1918, the world’s first purpose-built anti-tank rifle. We also explore the rise of armor-piercing ammunition, improvised gun conversions, and the evolving defensive doctrines that sought to counter the growing armored threat. This is the story of how science and desperation shaped the battlefield.Heres the link to the Q&A form: https://forms.gle/xgxPwHzNpjDwxDcj9Email me your question at [email protected]

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