Nebelwerfer

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The Nebelwerfer was a German World War II multiple rocket launcher used for artillery support. Originally designed for chemical warfare, it fired high-explosive rockets in salvos, creating a distinctive howling sound. Deployed on various fronts, it was effective in saturating enemy positions but vulnerable due to its smoke trails revealing launch locations.

15 cm Nebelwerfer 41 – German Rocket Launcher

Originally the name Nebel (mist) was chosen to disguise the fact that the Wehrmacht was setting up a …

Posted December 23, 2024 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

15 cm Wurfgranate – 15 cm Wgr. 41 – German 15 cm rocket for the 15 cm Nebelwerfer 41

The 15 cm Wgr. 41, or 15 cm Wurfgranate 41, came in different variants, uses and payloads. The …

Posted December 23, 2024 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

Sd. Ah. 33 – German Nebelwerfer Ammunition trailer

The Nebelwerfer Ammunition trailer designated Sd. Ah. 33 was a specialized trailer for the ammunition of the German …

Posted December 23, 2024 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

Panzerwerfer 42 - Maultier Halftrack with 15 cm Rocket Launcher - photo 2014

Panzerwerfer 42 Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Maultier with 15 cm Rocket Launcher – German Halftrack

The Maultier – Mule Number Sd.Kfz. 4/1 is an converted and armored halftrack based on a Opel Maultier. …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick

sWS Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper / Gerät 71

sWS Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper a.k.a. Gerät 71

On 7 may 1942 Hitler ordered that a simplified version of the halftrack should be developed, to replace …

Posted January 12, 2012 (updated February 13, 2025) by Patrick