• CraigeryTheKid@lemm.ee
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    28 days ago

    after some internetting, very interesting but it never saw service. ‘flail’ style mine sweepers ended up being the better design.

    thanks for the random internet today

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      28 days ago

      The weight of the various roller designs was pretty crazy. Sometimes 20 or 30 tons, which basically doubled the weight. That poor Sherman engine.