History of WWI Primer 022: German TankGewehr Anti-Tank Rifle Documentary
The Mauser M1918 TankGewehr was the world's first anti-tank rifle, developed by Germany in response to Allied tanks in WWI. Chambered in the powerful 13.2x92mmR cartridge, it was a massive, single-shot bolt-action rifle designed to penetrate tank armor. Despite its effectiveness in wounding crews and damaging internal components, its extreme recoil made it punishing to fire.









