Hence better armored fighting vehicles were always needed. It also helped that, unlike any other armed forces on the planet, the US’ own military had to deploy in force across five continents. This inadequacy, combined with the demands of the Cold War, spurred a development cycle that goes on to this day. The success of the M4 Sherman, with nearly 50,000 built in all variants, wasn’t transferred to US tanks in the immediate post-World War Two era. But it wasn’t until the advent of mechanized warfare in Central Europe that the US Army, still lethargic from isolationism, realized the tank–not the howitzer or the machine gun–is the decider for ground forces on any terrain. Suck on that one Uncle Sam.Throughout the 20th century the United States found itself in the unenviable position of having to decide far away conflicts. We may not have the massive defence budget of the US, but we’re the ones who can operate a radio inside a tank while relieving our bowels in a sanitary fashion. Some of the first fighting vehicles to have toilets were actually old bombers from World War 2, so why it took us this long to get one in an armoured fighting vehicle I couldn’t say. So while the option is there, I’m sure the lads sharing the tight space with you would much prefer you hold it in. Incidentally, our Warrior troop carrier also has a toilet in the troop compartment, but that only has a bag that sits and stinks up the tank. Other than the excellent tea making faculties. Now you understand why the Brits have the best modern Main Battle Tank. It flushes the waste out under the tank, and can be used when hatches are closed. ![]() As someone actually training to use the Best of British armour, I can confirm the Challenger 2 has a toilet under the Loader’s seat.
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