AMX-30B2 and the Gulf War 1991

AFV France 9 Min Read

The French participation in the Gulf War, codenamed OpĂ©ration Daguet, saw the deployment of the 6e Division LĂ©gère BlindĂ©e (“6th Light Armored Division”), referred to for the duration of the conflict as the Division Daguet. Most of its armored component was provided by the AMX-10RCs of the cavalry reconnaissance regiments, but a heavy armored unit, the 4e RĂ©giment de Dragons…

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Panzer Forces in Poland

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OMC Olifant MBT

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CRUISER TANK, Mk VIII, CROMWELL (A27M) I

Initially known as Cromwell III, the Meteor-engined version of the A27 design was designated A27M (M: Meteor engine). The Meteor engine as adapted from the Merlin for tank use had about 80 % of its component parts identical to the aircraft engine, thus greatly facilitating production for tanks. Rolls-Royce converted…

AFV British 3 Min Read

CRUISER TANK, Mk VIII, CROMWELL (A27M) II

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Leopard 2

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