Wrecked Tiger Tanks

German Tiger and King Tiger tanks were some of the most feared tanks of World War 2. With their powerful 88mm guns, they could destroy any tank that faced them. A lack of fuel and superior numbers by the Allies inevitably whittled down their numbers. Here are some of the wrecks abandoned or destroyed on the battlefield.

Wrecked Subs

There is something quite fascinating about wrecked submarines. Like a beached iron whale never again to prowl the seas.

U-118

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Parasite Fighter

The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was a parasite fighter developed by the United States during the 1950's. Parasite fighters have all but disappeared today due to the difficulty in deploying them. They were designed to piggy-back on the mothership (usually a bomber). It was to unhook and defend the mothership if it were to be attacked and hook back up using a trapeze mechanism. It was surely a strange if not cute little airplane.

XF-85 goblin docking using a trapeze

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XF-85 Goblin Trapeze Hook

Panzer III Minenraumer

This unusual modification for a Panzer III chassis was meant too have a high ground clearance because it was a mine clearer.

Panzer Graveyard

World war 2 German tanks are so rare nowadays. Here is small a panzer graveyard just after the war. It does contain alot of Panther tanks. These were probably melted down later to make Volkswagens or railroads.

If only the neighborhood dumpster looked like this

Midget Submarines

During World War 2 the Japanese built alot of midget submarines to attack enemy ships. The conditions were cramped and death from carbon monoxide poisoning was a big possibility. Many submariners never returned.

Tightrope Tank

Russian BT tank walks a tightrope

Williams Platform (WASP)

The Williams platform was the pinnacle of personalized aviation concocted by the US military. Even though it was impractical due to the risk of being shot the moment anyone sees you, its legacy lives on! Its engine is still used in cruise missiles today.

Costa Concordia Sinks

Despite today's advanced radar and navigational devices, accidents are still common. The Costa Concordia ran aground off the island of Giglio near Italy due to human error. 

A huge gash below the waterline where the ship hit the rocks

Abandoned Japanese Tanks

These Japanese tanks were recovered in a jungle where they were left during World War 2

Kleines Kettenkrad

During World War 2, the Germans developed an light tractor that can be deployed by their airborne forces. The result was the Kettenkrad. Half motorcycle, half tank. It had considerable off road performance and speed. It could haul supplies and an extra passenger. It was even used in airfields to pull and supply aircraft.