How One Engineer’s “Stupid” Idea Turned U.S. Paratroopers Into Tank Killers скачать в хорошем качестве

How One Engineer’s “Stupid” Idea Turned U.S. Paratroopers Into Tank Killers

In 1942, U.S. Ordnance officer Edward G. Uhl combined a shaped-charge grenade with a simple rocket motor to create a revolutionary shoulder-fired weapon that experts initially dismissed as dangerously impractical to carry into battle. When put to the test at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Uhl's launcher shocked observers by successfully hitting moving tanks even with improvised sights—outperforming bulky rival designs and proving infantry could take on armor. This "stupid" idea became the bazooka, transforming lightly-armed paratroopers and infantry into credible tank killers and giving American forces a portable punch they desperately needed. Subscribe for more untold stories of WW2! Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized retelling of World War II stories, created for educational reflection and entertainment purposes. Elements of the narrative have been artistically interpreted, and creative tools, including AI, were used to enhance the storytelling experience.