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Donovan's WWI-Era Tank

A hulking WWI-era tank (World War I model) that leads Donovan's Nazi convoy through the desert valley. Indy spots it through binoculars from a ridge, but sunlight glints off the lenses, alerting Vogel. The tank's cannon fires a warning shot that explodes Indy's parked car (or supplies in a later scene), stranding the heroes and demonstrating its long-range destructive capability. Sallah laments the loss of his brother-in-law's vehicle (or supplies) amid the chaos. The tank's actions prove its reach exceeds Indy's expectations, forcing the group to scramble for cover.
3 appearances

Purpose

Fires explosive shells to destroy enemy supplies and positions from long range

Significance

Signals Nazis' commitment to overwhelming force, shatters Indy's sense of safety, and launches the high-stakes desert pursuit

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments