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Originally Posted by slapass
The US has decided the tank is no longer needed in modern warfare. We are trying to stop production. Not sure I agree but it is interesting how both countries are doing it different.
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There has not been a major tank battle in over 40 years.
Tanks are only good for mop-up operations in the theater of battle and for para-military police use to intimidate.
Tanks are a primary battle weapon against poorly equipped armies and irregular insurrectionists. Tanks suck on maneuverability in urban warfare; tearing up streets and knocking the sides off buildings.
Saddam had lots of tanks and they got cut to shreds from the air.