Military Battle Zone

Weapons of war: Ancient to Present

  • The Panzerschreck Anti-tank launcher

    The German Panzerschreck Anti-tank launcher, also known as the Raktetenpanzerbuchse 54, was inspired by US bazookas captured in North Africa. It was one of two Anti-tank launchers used by the German army, such as the Panzerfaust. Due to its effectiveness… Continue reading

  • Japanese Lunge mine WW2

    The Japanese use many ways to honor and commit to the ‘Bushido code’. From bayonets to high-profile suicide weapons like Kamikaze strike aircraft, Kaiten human torpedo submarines and the Shinyo motorboats, but an anti-tank stick? Yes. This modern take on… Continue reading

  • Japanese Ohka plane WW2

    The Japanese Yokosuka MXY7 Model 11 (Ohka or ‘Cherry Blossom’), codenamed ‘Baka’ by Allied troops, was a suicide attack aircraft used against Allied warships. Tested in October 1944, this rocket-powered gilder packed with 3000 pounds of explosives is designed to… Continue reading

  • German Goliath tracked mine WW2

    Also known as the “Doodlebug” or “Beetle” by Allied troops, the Sd. Kfz 302 and 303 Leichter Ladungstrager “Goliath” was a miniature, remotely controlled tracked mine that carried a 60kg explosive charge used for detonating various strongpoints or disrupt enemy… Continue reading