Murphys Law has a post up on M-60 tanks.
Brought back 50 year old memories of
being in a float bridge company in Germany and seeing those monsters crossing
our bridge.
Usually the briefing was conducted by a senior
sergeant. Went something like this.
“When
you are on the bridge, do not lock up your tracks. This bends the bridge decking and we will
spend a lot of time bending it back with crowbars”.
At this point you would see sly grins on
the driver’s faces.
“Understand
assholes. We are also the unit that provides safety boats for your fording
exercises and we have long memories. Hope you know how to swim”.
Ah, Army Sergeants. No failure to
communicate.
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The all seem like a bunch of metal to rust. I know a ship does. I painted over enough rust that I believe all that is holding a ship together is the paint. And I bet that was a rough ride for all on board, too. No shocks or springs.
Drivers window on a 5 ton bridge truck needed to be replaced. Turned out the entire interior had rusted away and all that was left was layers of paint.
We operated some trucks that were built in 1943. One had patched bullet holes.
Never rode in a tank.
Interesting side story... :-)
Thank you.
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