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No, The Tank Is Not Dead.

The Chieftain · commentary · Watch on YouTube

Military history & warfare

What it is

Armor expert The Chieftain explains why tanks still have a place on the modern battlefield despite drones and guided weapons. He responds to the 'tank is dead' debate, noting that tanks have been declared dead repeatedly since 1919.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Pointed to as an authoritative answer, from a former Abrams commander and tank historian, to claims that tanks are obsolete.

  • 5 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “An armor officer can answer this better than I can”

    Armor expert answers whether tanks are obsolete

    chiph, 2022-05 · Recommendation · in “When is a ‘tank’ not a tank?”

  2. “I'd recommend this video by a former Abrams commander and tank historian who presents this argument far better than I can.”

    Former Abrams commander argues tanks are not obsolete

    some_random, 2022-06 · Recommendation · in “Classified specs leaked on War Thunder forum for third time”

  3. “Yes it does. See "The Chieftain: No, The Tank Is Not Dead”

    Tank's battlefield task persists even though it is easily killed

    breadloaf, 2022-06 · Recommendation · in “Does the Tank Have a Future?”

  4. “The Chieftan disagrees with you.”

    Expert disagrees that tanks are overmatched by anti-tank weapons

    mellavora, 2022-11 · Recommendation · in “Dragon’s teeth – Stopping tanks in their tracks”

  5. “The Chieften, a former Tanker, has a good video on the subject”

    Former tanker covers why tanks need crews and combined arms

    scottLobster, 2022-11 · Recommendation · in “Dragon’s teeth – Stopping tanks in their tracks”

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Topics: tanks, armored warfare, drones, military history, combined arms

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