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During WWII, soldiers didn’t always need to destroy a tank to stop it. One method focused on the tank turret ring, the circular mechanism that allows the turret to rotate. By placing explosives beneath the turret, troops aimed to jam or deform the tank turret ring, preventing the gun from turning.

Once the tank turret ring was jammed, the tank’s main weapon became useless. Even if the engine still ran and the armor remained intact, the crew could no longer aim or respond effectively. In many cases, a disabled tank turret ring was enough to neutralize the vehicle without fully destroying it.

This tactic highlights how close-quarters anti-tank combat worked when heavy weapons weren’t available. It relied on precision, timing, and extreme risk, as soldiers had to approach a moving armored vehicle at close range. The goal wasn’t always total destruction, but functional disablement.

By targeting the tank turret ring, soldiers could turn one of the tank’s greatest strengths into its weakness. It’s a reminder that in WWII, innovation and desperation often shaped battlefield tactics just as much as firepower did.