The Tankgewehr M1918

The Tankgewehr M1918, also known as the Mauser 13mm anti-tank rifle, was first produced in January 1918 for the sole purpose of destroying armoured vehicles. 170cm long and weighing 19kg the rifle was the only anti-tank rifle to see service in




 World War I. Although a limited number saw active service, approximately 16,900 were produced, with some ending up in British hands.

You can see this incredible weapon at the Hooge Crater museum in Belgium. 

For school tours to the museum (including a excellent living history experience in recreated German and British trenches) book with Zeitgeist Tours for Schools.

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