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The Most Unusual Defense Systems You Won’t Believe Existed

Darren September 13, 2025 7 min
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1. Bat Bombs

1. Bat Bombs
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During World War II, the United States experimented with ‘bat bombs’—canisters filled with live bats carrying small incendiary devices, intended to set enemy cities ablaze. This odd weapon never went beyond testing but demonstrated creative military thinking. Learn more from Smithsonian Magazine: (smithsonianmag.com)

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