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Smoldering Russian Turtle Tank
Published 2 months ago
A stricken Russian turtle tank smolders and eventually explodes. These modifications are supposed to improve tank survivability, but the benefits appear negligible. Applying these modifications to obsolete tanks, such as the T-54, might be reasonable, but footage has appeared recently of modern T-80 variants transformed into turtle tanks, which negates the advantages possessed by that platform.
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Cam
Cam served as an infantry officer in the Marine Corps, deploying to the Horn of Africa and participating in combat operations in Iraq. He currently works in the maritime industry and in the defense sector as an instructor of combined arms planning and operations. An avid sailor, Cam founded and directs Triumph Sailing, a nonprofit that supports veterans and first responders through adventure and fellowship on the water. Triumph Sailing is preparing for the 2024 season of sailing on Galveston Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. You can support the mission and next year's sailing season at Tri-Sail.Org.