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Chieftain's Q&A #30: Misfires, Misidentification & (Plush) Missiles
It's time for another fun-filled and exciting episode of "Ask Chieftain random questions"
List of questions asked to date: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Wn7idsif2-ifK7SlgJ4tE0H7P9c4zASi_kSEu8rIS4/edit#heading=h.mwc5y9bd9pm7Emotional Support Missile: https://www.gimmeswag.com/products/em...
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Chieftain's Q&A 29: Starfleet, Squash Heads and Shillelaghs
It's time for another fun-filled and exciting episode of "Ask Chieftain random questions"
List of questions asked to date: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Wn7idsif2-ifK7SlgJ4tE0H7P9c4zASi_kSEu8rIS4/edit#heading=h.mwc5y9bd9pm7
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Chieftain's Q&A 17. Rants, Ladas and shooting the other guy's cannon
Again, dealing with random and unexpected questions from the audience. Public facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheChieftainArmor Improved-Computer-And-Scout Car Fund: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypal.me/thechieftainshat Subscribestar: https://www....
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Chieftain's Q&A #1
The first of a series of Q&A sessions, with questions provided by patreon folks. 00:16 What would I Consider to be the 5 most successful tanks? 02:34 What’s the deal with the M4A3E4 which was supplied under MDAP? 04:30 Would have Black Prince been better with a Meteor than a Bedford & would it ha...
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Chieftain's Q&A #2
Continuing on this new monthly series. Feel free to post questions below. No guarantee I'll get to them, but I will add them to the patreon-supplied list. 00:31 When would I estimate if it has at all that the “trade speed for armor” philosophy of Leopard 1, AMX 30, & Type 61 fade away in deferenc...
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Chieftain's Q&A #3
The Third Video of the Trilogy. Topics covered vary from the Ha-Go to the Abrams autoloader. 0:33 What do you think the future of the Abrams tank and US armor is for the next 10 years 1:57 Do you think the Abrams will ever be equipped with an auto loader? 2:45 Did engineers of anti tank obstacles...
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Chieftain's Q&A #4
This time the discussion topics vary from the previous autoloader video, to any future tank except Bolos. 00:20 Is the Raytheon M60 SLEP upgrade a good purchase, how many could one buy for the price of a new MBT? 04:42 What are your top five computer games, tabletop games, and war movies? 08:08 A...
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Chieftain's Q&A #5
Anything from HVSS designation to tanker suits. Adding a direct Paypal link as it's been requested as an option vice Patreon/Subscribestar. https://paypal.me/thechieftainshat A lot of folks have had issues with the subscription notification. Be sure to click the little 'notification' bell as well...
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Chieftain's Q&A #6
This time around, we talk mils and manuals, amongst other things. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypal.me/thechieftainshat A lot of folks have had issues with the subscription notification. Be sure to click the little 'notification' bell as well, it'll help....
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Chieftain's Q&A #7
Starting with cavalry headgear, and going by way of Giant Stompy Things to just why we don't know how good T14 Armata is. The offending firearms channel video. (19:15 in) https://youtu.be/pvi1u1U_h1g?t=1155 00:00 Intro 2:35 How efficient was the M8 HMC "Scott"? 6:22 What's my opinion of T14 Armat...
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Chieftain's Q&A #8
This time we talk anything from anti-tank artillery to air conditioning. Kazuki, audio problems required deleting your questions, I'll get 'em next time. 00:00 Intro 00:48 How would US armor have fared had they fought the Russians immediately after WW2? 5:46 Name my top five tank destroyers from ...
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Chieftain's Q&A #9
Light tanks, fuel trucks and magic all get addressed this time around. Artillery TOE https://sill-www.army.mil/firesbulletin/archives/1968/JUL_1968/JUL_1968_FULL_EDITION.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Can-Openers-Development-Anti-Tank-Carriages/dp/1635618592/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=can+openers+Moran&qid=...
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Chieftain's Q&A #10
And for another month of mirth and merriment... And questions. Continuing with the typical wide spectrum, we cover anything from endangered Marine species to the Turret Monster. And we introduce a new monthly feature. Clicky-things: Article on rifles and rocks vs tanks: https://worldoftanks.com/e...
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Chieftain's Q&A #11
The April Q&A which has definitely shifted to May.... Topics vary from taking your tank on a foreign river cruise to Canadian pot sabot. Links... T-Shirt: https://everpress.com/the-chieftain The Chieftain's Scout Car Fund: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypa...
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Chieftain's Q&A #12 Underwater tanks, muzzle brakes and torsion bars
Another hour of fun-filled discussion, from fitting M10s with SCUBA gear for underwater operation to the (lack of) success of Sergeant Blast. Timestamps to follow in an edit. Links to Things. Torsion Bar Suspension History: https://www.benning.army.mil/Armor/eARMOR/content/issues/2002/MAR_APR/Arm...
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Chieftain's Q&A 14. Ares cannons, IFV Missiles, and exposure times.
Amongst other things. 00:00 Admin 05:32 Is putting a missile onto an IFV really worth it? 11:09 How noticeable are the external sounds of battle in a tank? 12:28 What's the practical difference between cannon, autocannon and coax? 15:48 What can I tell you about the tank rampage in San Diego? 19:...
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Chieftain's Q&A 15. Starships, Ideology and DIVAD.
And we're back with this month's slew of creative questions submitted by viewers and patreons. 0:00 Admin notes. 02:06 What is my favourite Star Trek ship, and which version of Enterprise? 02:37 Were the M247 and XM246 as bad as all the stories paint them? 07:18 Diesel vs turbine powerplant 10:53...
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Chieftain's Q&A 16. US Cavalry, Irish Border
Yet again, I field questions from the field, as it were. Document on the use of the ACR. https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a471143.pdf Harry Yeide video (The Tank Killers): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aknnpIzFPQQ British soldier arrest: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagstaff_hill_inc...
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Chieftain's Q&A Pt 16½. The Continuing Mission
To seek out new tanks and new ammunitions. To boldly tank where no man has tanked before... Time Gawne/Cybertank link. http://ballacouragebooks.com/chieftain.htm Public facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheChieftainArmor Improved-Computer-And-Scout Car Fund: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
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Chieftain's Q&A 18. Guinness, Almond Fingers, and a Revisit to Elbonia
Part 1 of two. Edit: Since posting I have been informed of at least one armored train engaging tanks (in Poland) and have been told by a reliable source that my earlier source regarding Poland turning in Fireflies for 76s was a not uncommon misunderstanding: They actually turned in 75s for Americ...
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Chieftains Q&A 18½ Rabbits, Reindeer and Wombats
Part 2, continuing from last week 00:00 Hallo. 00:09 Why the jump in designations to the M103 from all the earlier numbers? 01:15 On occasion, military equipment is painted up to be particularly visible to the enemy. Did this ever happen to armor units or vehicles? 02:52 Has there ever been a cas...
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Chieftain's Q&A 19. Cirrus, Tropico and a Rhino
Time indexed table (and anything I say I will link to) to follow. 00:00 Intro 02:03 What happened to the FTs captured by Germany after the fall of France, 1940? 03:50 What happened at the Checkpoint Charlie Standoff in 1961? 06:42 If T29/30/34 or T32 had been available in late WW2, would they hav...
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Chieftain's Q&A #20: Zombies, Precious bodily fluids, and Magruder
You should be starting to get the idea of this by now. 00:00 Intro 00:52 What are my thoughts on Israeli armour? 01:56 How do I feel about gun launched ATGMs? Why aren’t they used much on Western tanks, barring LAHAT? 02:35: Thoughts on T72M2 Moderna 03:27 The interface of computers with tank UI ...
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Chieftain's Q&A 21. Mt Rushmore, Promotions and Motion Sickness
This'll be an hour and fifteen. T-Shirt sales: https://everpress.com/the-chieftain Public facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheChieftainArmor Improved-Computer-And-Scout Car Fund (i.e. donations): Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/The_Chieftain Direct Paypal https://paypal.me/thechieftainsha...