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2 unusual facts about Deep wading


Deep wading

The Leopard 2 tank carries a snorkel that is in fact a series of rings which can be stacked to create a long tube.

The Germans gave their Tiger tank a long snorkel, essentially a long tube on the commander's hatch that allowed it to wade through four metres of water.



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Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger

Unfortunately, due to some short sightedness, no provision had been made for deep wading trunking and the A30 was unable to participate in the Normandy landings; the tank had to wait until ports had been secured and the Mulberry harbours completed.