The Illusion of a Transparent Tank

During World War 2, militaries were desperate for stealth… So someone had a

bold idea: Make a transparent tank. Engineers tried covering tanks with

angled mirrors, hoping they’d reflect the landscape and vanish from view. In theory,

it could blend into the environment. In reality? Not even close. The mirrors shattered

easily, reflected sunlight like a beacon… And didn’t hide the sound,

size, or heat of the tank. Troops said it was more visible than a regular tank.

The project was scrapped before it ever reached combat. A stealth tank made

of mirrors… That fooled no one. Brilliant on paper. Blinding in the field.