Bazooka facts for kids
A Bazooka is a special kind of weapon that shoots a powerful rocket. It's designed to be carried by one person and fired from their shoulder. It can shoot special rockets that go right through thick armor, like on tanks.
The name Bazooka is quite interesting! It comes from a musical instrument. An American comedian named Bob Burns (1896—1956) invented this instrument, which was made of pipes. The weapon reminded people of this unique instrument.
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The Story of the Bazooka
Who Invented the Bazooka?
The idea for the bazooka came from a brilliant rocket scientist named Robert H. Goddard. He first thought of it around the end of World War I.
From Idea to Battlefield
The bazooka became very important during World War II. The army needed a strong weapon that soldiers could carry easily. It was developed incredibly fast! In June 1942, it went from being just a drawing to being used in battles in only 30 days. This quick development showed how important it was for the war effort.
How the Bazooka Changed
Over the years, the bazooka was improved many times. Newer and better versions were created. Today, similar weapons are often called rocket-propelled grenades, or RPGs. They still serve a similar purpose: helping soldiers fight against armored vehicles.
Images for kids
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An M1 bazooka with M6A1 and M6A3 rockets
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American soldier with M1A1 bazooka on August 23, 1944 near Fontainebleau, France
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A U.S. soldier fires an M9 bazooka at a German machine gun nest, Lucca 1944
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A German StuG III with "Schürzen" armor skirts
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A 3.5 inch bazooka rocket—loader training projectile
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Super bazooka (mislabeled "SAM-7 shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missile, Russian made") in Batey ha-Osef Museum, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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See also
In Spanish: Bazuca para niños
