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[–] CraigeryTheKid@lemm.ee 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)

after some internetting, very interesting but it never saw service. 'flail' style mine sweepers ended up being the better design.

thanks for the random internet today

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The weight of the various roller designs was pretty crazy. Sometimes 20 or 30 tons, which basically doubled the weight. That poor Sherman engine.