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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (Random Dude))
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Subject: Re: When were tanks last used?
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Date: 30 Nov 90 02:40:55 GMT
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From: tek@CS.UCLA.EDU (Ted Kim (Random Dude))
>[mod.note;  In an effort to put a cap on a thread that has become far
>too trivial, let me suggest that the battle of Kursk was larger than
>any during the Arab-Israeli wars.  If I'm wrong, correct me.  - Bill ]

I believe you are wrong on this one Bill.
The battle of "Chinese Farm" in the 1973 October War was the largest
tank battle in history, surpassing even Kursk in WWII.

-ted

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