Chronology of World War II

Saturday, August 12

Rocket Tank


Rocket Tank
A good side view of one of the 752nd T40 Rocket Tanks, just prior to the initial demonstration and test firing that took place on August 12, 1944. The name 'Bishop' is stenciled in tiny letters on the dark camouflage spot on the middle of the sponson. The 2-1/2 ton truck in the background is transporting some of the observers to the site, which had been closed to all other traffic