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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
The Russians have always thought that tanks were the best expression of the new Soviet man that they wanted to build. A unstoppable combination of men and steel.
They've also been the tactical innovators of tank offense for a long time. During the Gulf War the Americans used a lot of Russian created tank tactics, as did the Israeli's.
Georgy Zhukov was probably one of the best tank generals in WW2, and was the grandfather of the Tank army. Konev was also a great tank general and a rival to Zhukov
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Also, standing in a hole in the ground while a tank bears down on you is terrifying.
Had this happen on exercise in Wainwright with M1's. Just trench after trench of dead soldiers.
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Captain James P. DeCOSTE, CD, 18 Sep 1993
Corporal Jean-Marc H. BECHARD, 6 Aug 1993
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