First Encounter: M1 Abrams vs T-72 Tanks at 73 Easting
Автор: Global wars tales
Загружено: 2025-12-29
Просмотров: 10
In February 1991, during the Gulf War, U.S. armored forces experienced a decisive moment in modern warfare at 73 Easting. This video explains the first real combat encounter between the M1 Abrams tank and Iraq’s Soviet-designed T-72 tanks.
As American units advanced through the desert in poor visibility, they unexpectedly made contact with Iraqi armored formations. What followed was a fast-moving engagement that demonstrated the impact of advanced fire-control systems, superior training, and battlefield coordination.
This video breaks down:
Why the encounter at 73 Easting happened
How M1 Abrams tanks detected and engaged T-72s
What made this battle historically significant
How technology and tactics changed modern tank warfare
Designed for students, history enthusiasts, and general viewers, this explanation focuses on facts, context, and lessons learned, without exaggeration or dramatization.
Watch till the end to understand why the Battle of 73 Easting is still studied in military academies today.
Доступные форматы для скачивания:
Скачать видео mp4
-
Информация по загрузке:
