March 29, 2021
She. Won't. Stop. Why the M1 Abrams Tank Has Fought On for 40 Years
Four decades is a long time for a tank to serve, but the Abrams tank has proven it self time and again.
by Peter Suciu
Key point: Through multiple wars and many upgrades, the Abrams remains the world's finest main battle tank. How long will this powerful piece of armor remain in the Army's inventory?
The President was Jimmy Carter, Dallas was the number show on TV and a gallon of gasoline averaged $1.19. The year was 1980 and the first M1 Abrams battle tanks were delivered to the U.S. Army. Named for the late General Creighton W. Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and commander of the 37th Armored Battalion, the tank was the backbone of the armored forces of the United States military.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/she-wont-stop-why-m1-abrams-tank-has-fought-40-years-181408
