Chieftains Q&A 18½ Rabbits, Reindeer and Wombats
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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 case of Shermans engaging Shermans? 03:32 Do shells fired by a tank normally wobble? 04:31 Are there any armed forces I think might have a problem converting power on paper to military victories? 05:29 What are the procedures in case of a misfire? 06:51 Can I shed some light on the development process of the ARL-44 09:15 Are there talks of doing any more books with Wargaming on meds, lights or artillery vehicles of the US? 09:55 Have i come across documents comparing steel quality? 10:33 Would the US have been better off adopting the CVRT over the M551? 11:27 What holds the turret to the hull? 12:56 What does it mean for resources to be held at different army levels? 13:46 What am I hoping will be under the tree for me this Christmas? 14:48 Is it true that after WWII construction companies used Shermans to destroy houses? 16:22 Any amusing stories of after-action reports of Sherman ops in the Pacific to share? 16:52 How do vehicle crews manage to keep their optics and sensors clear in foul weather or muddy terrain? 17:15 How difficult of terrain is deep snow? 17:48 Were the LVT/LVTAs successful in their roles in Pacific and Europe? 18:23 Any advantages/disadvantages to a reindeer-powered present supply vehicle as opposed to one which uses tracks. 22:17 You and some tanker buddies just started band, what would you name it? 22:42 Does the low silhouette of Eastern block tanks cause a problem in urban terrain? 23:42 Why were T62s and not T72s used in Afghanistan? 23:54 Does greater track width necessitate a greater output from the engine, 24:45 Would field expedient means of damaging bridges, such as shooting at them with cannon or SP artillery be a reasonable means of slowing pursuit? 25:40 What is my opinion on tanks where the commander’s position is centerline in the turret? 27:10 What’s the most surprising vehicle I’ve explored? 28:05 Are the books behind me the only ones I have? 28:50 Why were the Coalition armies so effective at killing Warsaw Pact equipment in the 1991 war? 29:58 Would I care to opine on the trend of mis-labelling Russian equipment? 31:15 In replacing the Bradley would the US do better to have different vehicles for the IFV and CFV roles? 32:52 What would a post-war TD branch have looked like? 34:35 What is the blue jacketed round of ammo I have displayed on my shelf? 36:05 Tank related lies in Patton 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