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M1 Abrams. American.
The M1 main battle tank was named for General Creighton W. Abrams, an outstanding Armored Force Commander during World War II. This particular vehicle was nicknamed the "Thunderbolt" after the tank Gen. Abrams commanded in World War II. This M1 was used for various tests here at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). ... This M1 is one of the first models off the production line in 1980. |