text: German “Doodlebug” Has a Sting, 4/27/1944. Italy - - An American soldier examines the inner works of a German “doodlebug” tank. A miniature remote-control tank containing 250 pounds of explosives, the “bug” is 69 inches long including bumper, and 25 inches high. Used against the allies in the Anzio area, it proved an easy mark for snipers. Credit line (ACME);