Torqaholic
02-13-2021, 9:11pm
The Germans during WWII had in place and intended to use a thermobaric weapon (FAE) against the invasion of Europe.
From wiki -
Taifun B was a development that allowed an aerosol of kerosene, coal dust and aluminium powder to be delivered over the battlefield by bursting rocket propelled canisters launched from half tracks over a target such as a mass of tanks or troops.[19] In 1944, the weapon was positioned behind Calais to aid in a counterattack in the event of a successful Allied taking of the port. Once it became clear that the Normandy landings were the real invasion, the weapon system was moved to counter the American breakout. Immediately prior to its firing, the weapon system was knocked out in a routine bombardment and was never actually used.
I might have heard the name Taifun before. Can't say I recall the story behind it however. Learned something new today.... Aluminium :rofl: Dumb asses.
From wiki -
Taifun B was a development that allowed an aerosol of kerosene, coal dust and aluminium powder to be delivered over the battlefield by bursting rocket propelled canisters launched from half tracks over a target such as a mass of tanks or troops.[19] In 1944, the weapon was positioned behind Calais to aid in a counterattack in the event of a successful Allied taking of the port. Once it became clear that the Normandy landings were the real invasion, the weapon system was moved to counter the American breakout. Immediately prior to its firing, the weapon system was knocked out in a routine bombardment and was never actually used.
I might have heard the name Taifun before. Can't say I recall the story behind it however. Learned something new today.... Aluminium :rofl: Dumb asses.