Germans Stunned by Eisenhower’s ‘Weapon of Victory’ – The Bazooka
The bazooka changed the face of World War II. When American troops landed in North Africa in 1942, few knew that the simple steel tube in their crates would soon rewrite the rules of armored warfare. Cheap, portable, and devastating against tanks, the bazooka transformed U.S. infantry from tank victims into tank hunters.
This documentary-style video explores the untold story of the bazooka — from its improvised beginnings at Aberdeen Proving Ground to mass production, frontline use in North Africa, Sicily, and Normandy, and its influence on German tactics. Discover how this $25 weapon forced the Wehrmacht to rethink Blitzkrieg, inspired the German Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck, and gave ordinary soldiers the power to stop fearsome Tiger and Panther tanks.
You’ll see how the bazooka not only shaped the battlefield but also became a symbol of American ingenuity, industrial might, and the belief that ordinary soldiers could carry extraordinary firepower. From Eisenhower calling it a “tool of victory” to its lasting legacy in modern rocket launchers, the bazooka remains one of the most iconic weapons of WWII.
Credit to : The War Files
