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The term "tank," was invented in WWI (1915) as a name to disguise what it actually was. It was called a tank as in water carrier. When they were first delivered
by Clubber 4y ago
The term "tank," was invented in WWI (1915) as a name to disguise what it actually was. It was called a tank as in water carrier. When they were first delivered to the western front, and "tank" was written on the side of the container/tarp, soldiers thought they were getting a new supply of water ration.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank#Origins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank#Origins
- CRConrad 4y agoWhich Harry Turtledove spoofs in one of his many[1] novel series taking a twist on the World Wars / the second World War, namely the one where they're mainly fought in America between the USA and a CSA which in that timeline remained independent after winning the Civil War. There', they're called "barrels". ___ [1]: At least three including this, but I have a feeling I may be forgetting at least one more.