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One of a handful of Panzer III “rail-cruisers”

One of a handful of Panzer III “rail-cruisers” constructed with the intention of anti-partisan operations. The rail-
wheels could be lifted up to allow normal off-rail operations using its treads, but when deployed, the tank could
reach 100 kph on the tracks. (Bundesarchiv)

panzer iii rail cruiser

More on railway battleships here. 

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