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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP29 Mar 2021 1:39 p.m. PST

"Armored Trains saw most of their action in the 19th and 20th century particularly in the First and Second World War. Yet, the question is, why used armored trains in the first place? For this we look at the strengths and weaknesses of armored trains. Furthermore, we also cover their requirements and missions…"

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Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP29 Mar 2021 5:47 p.m. PST

Because they look cool, obviously!

Thresher0129 Mar 2021 7:10 p.m. PST

They were needed since they had to get thru, and in many cases the partisans would be heavily outgunned by them, so they had a good chance of winning, assuming the tracks weren't already blown.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP30 Mar 2021 12:27 p.m. PST

(smile)

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14Bore11 Apr 2021 4:07 p.m. PST

youtu.be/CU8AB5ykgT4
Other than their cool looking no idea, but knew someone would make one.

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