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hack89

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12. No. They are called chevrons and are common tactical markings on tanks

Reply to OnlinePoker (Reply #4)

Sat Aug 6, 2022, 08:57 AM

Aug 2022

The US army uses them. The direction they are pointing for example, could identify what company the tank belongs to. It is an easy form of identification on the battlefield.

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Headline fix: Israel kills 5 year old girl. Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #2

Our tax dollars at work. Nt childfreebychoice Aug 2022 #3

Sadly, yes BuddhaGirl Aug 2022 #6

How'bout this headline fix: Israel kills senior militant hiding behind a five year old girl. Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #5

Not known for accuracy? TiberiusB Aug 2022 #8

That's right, not known for accuracy. Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #9

So, the short answer is "no" TiberiusB Aug 2022 #10

No to your loaded question. Yes to them not being known for accuracy. Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #11

Not a strawman, not even close TiberiusB Aug 2022 #13

Perhaps you should read the definition of the strawman argument first. Let me help you with that. Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #14

That's a huge reply for someone not getting dragged in... TiberiusB Aug 2022 #15

Ok, if you insist. Beastly Boy Aug 2022 #16

A "V" on the tank? OnlinePoker Aug 2022 #4

Could just mean 5th Company or Division or Corps nt EX500rider Aug 2022 #7

No. They are called chevrons and are common tactical markings on tanks hack89 Aug 2022 #12