Military 101: The Evolution of Anti-Tank Weapons in World War II
The Bazooka, officially known as the M1 rocket launcher, was a groundbreaking American anti-tank weapon introduced in 1942 during World War II, revolutionizing infantry warfare by providing foot soldiers with a portable means to combat armored vehicles. This shoulder-fired, 2.36-inch diameter tube launched fin-stabilized, high-explosive shaped-charge rockets (like the M6) up to 200 yards effectively, penetrating up to 100mm of armor—enough to cripple German Panzers and Japanese tanks. Image source: U.S. Army Signal Corps/Wikimedia
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