Rheinbote
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- Subclass of
- rocket
- Country of origin
- Nazi Germany
- Developer
- Rheinmetall AG
- Conflict
- World War II
- Image
- Leba-Raketenprüfstelle-0906j-141.JPG
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Rheinbote (Rhine Messenger) was a German short range ballistic rocket developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig at Berlin-Marienfelde during World War II. It was intended to replace, or at least supplement, large-bore artillery by providing fire support at long ranges in an easily transportable form.
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