The History Behind Hitler's Tank Program | Nazi Mega Weapons

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WWII germany nazis mega weapons hitler Blitzkrieg tanks
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History-Social Science STEAM
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Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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The History Behind Hitler's Tank Program | Nazi Mega Weapons

Learn about the history behind the development of the German tank program in this clip from Nazi Mega Weapons: Super Tanks. Hitler's obsession with giant guns and tanks began as a Corporal in WWI, which led to the construction of the Panzer tank. Its speed and power spawned a new word, Blitzkrieg, or "Lightning War."
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