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Old 06-08-2012, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Raellus View Post
I kind of miss the old days when the Army were equipping with M1s and the Marines were still stuck with M60s- it gave them an underdog quality that I admire.

That said, according to Going Home and the NATO vehicle guide, the 2nd Marine Division were operating several types of MBT, including a German Leopard III (and, IIRC, a T-80 or two), as of mid-to-late 2000.
I have often been informed never to underestimate the USMC's ability to aquire and/or refit equipment in time of need.
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