ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - A Soldier test fires a M20 "Superbazooka" on April 13, 1951. During the closing days of World War II Rock Island Arsenal began developing an anti-tank weapon, commonly known as a a Bazooka, that could pierce the German Panzerschreck tank. Once the war ended, development continued to develop the weapon and were able to field the M20 to Soldier during the Korean War.
Date Taken: | 04.13.1951 |
Date Posted: | 08.23.2021 21:15 |
Photo ID: | 6799457 |
VIRIN: | 510413-O-LU867-684 |
Resolution: | 2068x1424 |
Size: | 181.9 KB |
Location: | ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US |
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