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The Kugelblitz was a German Anti-Aircraft Tank (Flakpanzer) with an enclosed turret. Only a handful were finished, in this video we look at the capabilities, development, origin, production
and operational history of the Kugelblitz. Additionally, we also look at the aspect if it was a dead end, since I discovered production plans that suggest it would only produced for a short time period.

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https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2-germany-leichte-flakpanzer-iv-3-cm-kugelblitz/

https://www.armedconflicts.com/Flakpanzer-IV-Kugelblitz-t19200

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