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2022-12-10 Europe

French tanks join NATO defensive line in Romania

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Posted by Fred 2022-12-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 It is interesting to observe that of the less than 1,000 Leclerc tanks built France: 222 + 17 armoured recovery vehicles and the UAE: 354 tanks. The UAE has some battle history in Yemen using theirs...

Posted by magpie 2022-12-10 00:54|| 2022-12-10 00:54|| Front Page Top

#2 Yeah, I always feel more secure when the French are involved. Sure I do.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2022-12-10 12:46|| 2022-12-10 12:46|| Front Page Top

#3 Relax Abu; takes a while to get there driving in reverse.

/no fair, understand LeClerc is a good platform.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-12-10 13:17|| 2022-12-10 13:17|| Front Page Top

#4 The Poilu, the average French soldier, is a good trooper. Their high commanders ...does the old phrase 'lions led by jackasses' ring a bell? Their politicians? *Heh* Lie to your face with perfect poise.

Posted by magpie 2022-12-10 17:16|| 2022-12-10 17:16|| Front Page Top

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