Guest Seimerst Posted February 9, 2000 Share Posted February 9, 2000 I wonder if CMII will include some of the more exotic early Russian solutions to tank killing. For example-- dogs equipped with canvas vests loaded with explosives and a small wooden rod attached to a mercury switch and electric blasting cap. The dogs were fed under tanks and after being deemed trained were taken to the front. The concept being to not feed the dog for several days and then point him at a German tank and he would run underneath it to look for food, the wooden rod, which was pointing in the air would be bent down as the dog got under the tank, triggering the mercury switch and setting off the explosive. Of course there were no concerns of animal rights. This would not be considered a "smart weapon" by today's standards but it does demonstrate a degree of inventiveness. I recall reports of the project being graded as mixed for the dogs were just as liable to seek the more familiar Russion tanks for their chow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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