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15 Forgotten Vehicles That Changed Warfare As We Know It

2. Panjandrum

2. Panjandrum
Experimental WWII Panjandrum: rocket-powered demolition wheel designed to breach D-Day coastal defenses.

Developed by the British during World War II, the Panjandrum was a rocket-propelled, explosive-laden wheel intended to breach shore defenses on D-Day. Although it failed in actual deployment due to reliability issues, its bold design influenced future unmanned demolition vehicles. Details are available via Imperial War Museums.

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