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From: gregs@meaddata.com (Greg Smith)
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Subject: Re: Desert Shield Questions
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From: gregs@meaddata.com (Greg Smith)

I have heard that a lot of equipment now in SA will have to
be left there because of "sand-induced-wear-and-tear-damage".

Does anyone know if this is true?  I find it hard to believe that
the US would commit such a large percentage of it's tanks to a
venture knowing that they would never get them back even if the
war was not fought.  

This is real third+ hand knowledge.  I'd appreciate opinions of
anyone out there that is in the know about modern tanks and
their care and feeding.

Greg