Chieftain's Q&A #6
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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. 00:50 Are there any English-language translations of German test reports of German or Allied Vehicles? 01:50 Why did the US send tanks to Vietnam without an armor threat to face, and why M48’s not M60’s? 03:45 Why were the British WW2 designs inferior to their foreign contemporaries? 08:27 On a scale 1-10, how would I rate David Fletcher’s mustache? 09:14 What steps where taken to thwart tank joyriders after the M60 was stolen in San Diego? 10:22 Is there any record in the documentation that opines on the merits of the German “straight triangle” reticle system 13:20 What books to read to get an understanding of modern armored doctrine? 14:30 Why were there no LVT’s on D-Day? 16:00 What was the best variant of the M4 including experimental designs? 17:20 What other unique pieces of attire do tankers have? Answered with separate video link here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r-eoQ6tQZs 17:30 Has there been a film or show with a prominent tank presence which got things horribly wrong? 18:08 What does happen when you run out of lubricant in your roadwheel hubs? 20:35 Do I ever see a future without tanks? 21:59 How much impact would the M26 have had if it had been available earlier, or alternatively, 90mm Sherman?
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