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ORIGINAL: Chally2
The tank is often used as a "bully" these days, the likelihood of tank on tank combat is less likely than it used to be. The non- technically equipped opponent is going to battle in a different, more urban fashion.
That will demand a different approach to how tanks are deployed in future. If they remain in the arsenal in the current format, on a large scale.
I agree, but some countries need to be careful they're not taking a knife to gun fight. Imagine T-72's crossing the border only to find M1A1's and Challenger's to greet them.
That's true but the T72 is still a very capable weapon if properly deployed and should never be underestimated. We still need to be on the ball and not rely on technology to protect us.
Armour protection should be likened to a goalkeeper, the last resort for a broken strategy. Many cases of tanks being disabled is down to improper use and deployment of infantry support (because commanders are scared of the political ramification of putting infantry soldiers in harms way). There are other causes of tank losses of course, some down to poor tactics in other areas.
I'm beginning to sound like a broken clock here, sorry about that mate.
I should get out more often.
Or just shut up.
