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Over 2,000 Abrams tanks deployed with combat units, proving effective in warzones. Only 23 were damaged or destroyed, none lost in enemy assaults. Government officials report Abrams crews adept at minimizing hits from Soviet-era T-72s, sustaining minimal damage.
During the Gulf War, the US military showcased the M1A2 Abrams’ resilience, enduring over two decades. Abrams tanks demonstrated extensive combat capability in Iraq and were widely used in Afghanistan.