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From Failure to Legend: How the M20 Super Bazooka Saved the Korean War

It was long, clunky, and remarkably "ugly"—but the M20 Super Bazooka became the most feared infantry weapon on the battlefield. During the opening days of the Korean War, the standard WWII-era Bazookas were failing miserably against North Korean T-34/85 tanks. The U.S. Army needed a solution, and they needed it fast. Enter the M20 Super Bazooka. Despite its awkward appearance and bulky frame, the M20 delivered a devastating 3.5-inch shaped charge that could punch through armor that previously seemed invincible. This wasn't just an upgrade; it was a revolution in man-portable anti-tank warfare that set the blueprint for every modern RPG and shoulder-fired missile system we see today. In this video, we explore: The "T-34 Shock": Why the original Bazooka failed and the desperate rush to deploy the M20. Bigger is Better: The engineering behind the 3.5-inch (89mm) HEAT round. The "Ugly" Design: Why its two-piece, collapsible frame was a game-changer for paratroopers and infantry. A Global Legacy: How the M20 influenced the design of the Soviet RPG series and modern anti-tank tactics. Combat Record: Iconic stories from the hills of Korea to the jungles of Vietnam. Research & Documentation U.S. Army Ordnance Museum: Historical development of the 3.5-inch Rocket Launcher. ordmusfound.org National Museum of the U.S. Army - The Korean War: Accounts of the M20’s first combat use at the Battle of Taejon. thenmusa.org Military Factory - M20 Super Bazooka Technical Specs: militaryfactory.com Smithsonian Institution - Rocket Launcher Collection: si.edu Hashtags: #SuperBazooka #M20 #MilitaryHistory #KoreanWar #AntiTank #WeaponHistory #USArmy #Infantry #WarStories #T34 #RPGHistory #EngineeringMarvels