The WW2 anti-tank bomb dogs which blew up their own side's tanks instead of the enemy's Despite their training, the fearful animals frequently struggled to activate the bomb.

During World War II, Soviet forces trained dogs to carry explosives under Nazi tanks—a desperate attempt to halt Germany’s advance. Known as “anti-tank dogs,” these animals were meant to ...

Soviet sources claimed that around 300 tanks were damaged by their anti-tank dogs although this number is disputed by German sources. There certainly are confirmed reports of some successes.