M-48/60 Patton Main Battle Tank [War Data - Born in Battle (special) - Armored fighting vehicles No4]

A really remarkable fighting machine, the Patton parted off as a postwar development, to overcome the deficiencies experienced by Allied tanks as against the superior German Panzer designs.Although the Patton series took part in the Korean War in an earlier version, its main battle test came in the Middle East wars, where it is still very much in service,extensively modified to bring it into line with the top AFVs which the Soviet arsenal has to offer. Pattons will certainly stay on the front line for a long time to come. Here, then, is its fascinating story...