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TANK OF THE WEEK: Praying Mantis


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– An experimental machine gun carrier. The original patent dates from 1937 when 2 prototypes were built on the idea to create a low-profile weapon carrier able to take advantage of natural cover but could raise up to fire over walls or other obstacles. In practice it was difficult to operate and in 1944 the project was abandoned and is now regarded as something of a joke…

 

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