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Nicholas Straussler

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British engineer (1891-1966)

ScientistsLived 1891 to 1966 · aged 75
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Nicholas Peter Sorrel Straussler was an engineer mainly remembered for devising the flotation system used by Allied amphibious DD tanks during World War II. He also designed several armoured cars and tanks, including the 39M Csaba armoured car and the Straussler V-4 amphibious light tank.

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Short Stirling bomber being loaded with 250 lb bombs, carried on Alvis Straussler bomb trolleys.Short Stirling bomber being loaded with 250 lb bombs, carried on Alvis Straussler bomb trolleys.A Hungarian 39M Csaba armoured car - this vehicle was designed by Nicholas StrausslerA Hungarian 39M Csaba armoured car - this vehicle was designed by Nicholas StrausslerSherman DD tank, with the flotation screen loweredSherman DD tank, with the flotation screen lowered

Scientists born in the 1890s 6

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Nicholas Peter Sorrel Straussler was an engineer mainly remembered for devising the flotation system used by Allied amphibious DD tanks during World War II. He also designed several armoured cars and tanks, including the 39M Csaba armoured car and the Straussler V-4 amphibious light tank. Born in Hungary, he developed a reputation as an innovative automotive engineer before becoming a British citizen during the interwar period. His work was mainly to do with amphibious, off-road and military vehicles.

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Lived 1891 to 1966 · aged 75
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