The M1 Abrams Tank in Ukraine: An Iconic Force Multiplier or an Anachronistic Showpiece?

Christian Baghai
3 min readOct 9, 2023

The decision by the United States to send 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of a $325 million military aid package has ignited a robust debate on the merits and drawbacks of employing this Cold War-era behemoth in a contemporary conflict zone. The situation begs the question: Is the M1 Abrams — an icon of American military prowess — a…

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