Hans Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Combat Engineer vehicle or what? Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Hmm, looks like some kind of demolition charge delivery vehicle, but I guess the grogs here will give us the answer shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 Yes I'm interested to find out, hate to be in MG bunker and see that thing coming towards me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holien Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Hi, It is Ladungsleger auf Panzerkapfwagen I Ausf B an end of war picture where the Germans are experimenting with catapulting explosives into the Russian lines. The crew would drive the vehicle full pelt towards the position and at a 100 meters would do a hand brake stop and let go with the catapult. It has been reported that they managed to get a 200 meter throw with this method. It was preferable to do a downhill approach as this method back fired when used uphill and several crews were lost until they realised why it was not working. As a side note they had problems getting enough elastic due to war shortages. This was rectified by a call to German women to give up their bra's for the greater good of the German nation. Through this sacrifice and sagging breasts these units were able to continue right upto the last few days of the war. H Edited to steal "SAMi V's" info "Ladungsleger auf Panzerkapfwagen I Ausf B" [ October 24, 2002, 04:16 PM: Message edited by: Holien ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMi V Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 That is Ladungsleger auf Panzerkapfwagen I Ausf B and that one on the pic is version Plate 67. There is one other version of this called Plate 68 which had this slide at the rear to deposit a charge. This Plate 67 has a cable-operated arm which pivoted over the tank to place the 50kg charge behind the vehicle. So yes, it's a demolition charge-laying tank to clear paths (defences & obstacles) for assaulting troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinxi Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Where do you find these odd vehicles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Manuel Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Hmph...I don't think that the morale of the tired Truppen would be boosted by imagining legions of sagging breasts upon their return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Perhaps patriotic German women simply stood on their heads for the duration. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 Quinxi Just right click on the photo and select properties That will show you where the picture comes from Hey you owe me some PBEM turns I believe! Hans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin Red Line Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 It's the Balista Roman technique. Upon my signal, unleash Hell. Maximus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinxi Posted October 26, 2002 Share Posted October 26, 2002 Thanks for the info. Pbem moves are up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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