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US troops examining a Nazi 'Sturmtiger' vehicle, European theatre, 1945 (media.kbin.social)
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[–] EdibleFriend@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Does 'don't look down the fucking barrel' count for manlet tanks?

[–] deur@feddit.nl 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Its very easy to verify if a shell is loaded thanks to the lack of spring loaded magazines, so its most likely not negligent to do so.

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 7 points 7 months ago

Also, you can look in that barrel at an angle and see the breech without putting you head in harm's way.