7. Unconventional Military Vehicles
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From ancient to modern times, innovators have dreamt up a wide variety of vehicles as means of travel, for the transport of goods and materiel, or for the sake of simple entertainment. Militaries have not been immune to the innovative itch, and have had their fair share of unique, inventive vehicles, built with a specific task in mind and aimed at benefiting operations. However, not all of these vehicles were successful creations. Join us this week as we discuss the unconventional military vehicles of history.
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