DEATH BEFORE DISMOUNT: U.S. Army Tanks in Iraq

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An in-depth discussion of the use of tanks in five key battles in the Iraq War. Analyzes battles that were completely shaped or significantly aided due to the presence and efficiency of armor units. These units were well-trained and well-equipped and provided armored support and devastating firepower that the enemy could not easily counter. They were such a powerful force that the insurgents in Iraq had to completely change their tactics to account for the Abrams that they were facing. This work will attempt to illuminate the importance of the tanks themselves as well as the tankers who fought inside of them and show how valuable they were to the army and Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003-2009. Contains 30 images.