New Invisible Weapon Will Master Tank
LONDON, June 16. A secret anti-tank weapon which 13 invisible to approaching tanks and is said to have devastating powers of destruction has been invented by a 25-year-old officer of the Royal Engineers. High Army authorities, after Beeing the weapon in action, expressed the opinion that it meant death to tanks and armoured vehicles if used in sufficient numbers. The device is extremely simple and is capable of mass production. Tests showed that 60 per cent, of attacking armoured units were knocked out anl that total annihilation cf an enemy force would be certain if the weapen were available in quantity. The Army and Home Guard have already used the weapon in one area, and its adoption after further tests is Hkely,
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 143, 18 June 1941, Page 5
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128New Invisible Weapon Will Master Tank Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 143, 18 June 1941, Page 5
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