The German Mouse |
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| Division, Military Intelligence |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4921-8844-5 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $4.59 |
Book Description:
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One of the subjects of liveliest controversy during the Allied invasion of France was the heavy tank-the 50-ton Pershing, the 62-ton Tiger, the 75-ton Royal Tiger. Were these worth their weight? Did they gain-in protection and fire power-as much as they sacrificed in mobility? Adolph Hitler's mind was presumably made up on this point. A pet project of his, which few were aware of, appears to have been a super heavy tank that would have dwarfed even the Royal Tiger. Dubbed the Mouse,...
More DescriptionOne of the subjects of liveliest controversy during the Allied invasion of France was the heavy tank-the 50-ton Pershing, the 62-ton Tiger, the 75-ton Royal Tiger. Were these worth their weight? Did they gain-in protection and fire power-as much as they sacrificed in mobility? Adolph Hitler's mind was presumably made up on this point. A pet project of his, which few were aware of, appears to have been a super heavy tank that would have dwarfed even the Royal Tiger. Dubbed the Mouse, this behemoth of doubtful military value was to weigh 207 tons, combat loaded. Two were actually built, although they were never equipped with their armament.