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M1 Tank in 2000s: The War on Terror and Beyond

September 11, 2001 is a date that will never be forgotten in the annals of American History. Muslim extremists highjacked commercial airliners which were then flown into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.

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M1 Tank in 1990s: Desert Storm and Growing Thunder


The dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 gave the world hope for future peace. However, growing tensions in the Middle East climaxed in 1990 with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. The M1 tank would finally get its chance to see combat action.

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M1 Tank in 1980s: Cold War Stare Down and Train up

The 1980s, now considered the “good old days” by many members of the U.S. military, saw the M1 enter widespread use in the American military but only in a training and guard duty role.

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M1 Abrams Tank: 1970s Development and Prototype Selection


1976. The original U.S. Army XM1 Chrysler prototype main battle tank on display at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Photo by Don S. Montgomery.

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Calvary & Horse Training in World War 1

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Video of Calvary and horse training at Camp Wheeler in Macon, Georgia in February of 1918 by the U.S. Army’s 31st Division.

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The Invasion of Angaur Island in World War II

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Most everyone is aware of the World War II amphibious landings at Normandy, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and many other islands. However, some armchair generals may not be aware of the invasion of Angaur Island in the Pacific in 1944.

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Christmas and War in the U.S. Armed Forces

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America’s fighting men and women have endured the hardships of combat for almost 250 years. However, those hardships haven’t prevented Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen from celebrating the Holy holiday. CombatTales.com presents a look at American war fighters celebrating Christmas during times of war.

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U.S. Army soldiers box during World War I

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Rare video footage of soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 27th Infantry Division boxing.

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101st Division Soldiers Find Weapons Cache – Ashau Valley Vietnam 1969

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Watch as soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 101st Division find a weapons cache in the Ashau Valley in Vietnam and then prepare to destroy the weapons and ordinance. Video shot on April 2, 1969.

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Video: 1st Infantry Division, 18th Infantry Regiment March 1966 Vietnam

1st Infantry Division

Raw video of soldiers from the United States Army’s 1st Battalion, of the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One) in March, 1966 in Vietnam.

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Memories of D-Day: The Invasion of Europe

Dwight Eisenhower
In June of 1944 the Allies landed thousands of troops on the shores of Normandy, France. Look inside for video and photos of the historic military mission.

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Real Combat Footage: Arnstadt and Bamberg, Germany 1945


Video of house to house fighting in Arnstadt and Bamberg, Germany in 1945 during World War II.