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A7V Mephisto in Brisbane

Discussion in 'Military History' started by Kai-Petri, Dec 8, 2005.

  1. Kai-Petri

    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Today, original A7V Mephisto captured by Australian troops in 1918, can be seen in the museum in Brisbane, Queensland in Australia. Full scale replica build modelled after the original Mephisto can be seen at Panzermuseum at Munster, Germany.

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    http://wwi-cookup.com/afv/german/a7v/Mephistoa7v.html
     
    Kai-Petri, Dec 8, 2005
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  2. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    You can almost see the line of parentage to the 'Maus'.... [​IMG]
     
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  3. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Huh. Never thought of that but so true Martin. The Maus goes against the requirements for the ideal AFV. Slow, large, limited range even though it did have the firepower but what good is it if it will get knocked out quickly. Goes along with another of Adolf's great defense strategy like the Fortresses. :confused:
     
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