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Man Moment Machine: Sherman M-4 vs. M1A1 Abrams (2:09)

In this video clip from M3: Man Moment Machine, we see the difference between the tanks that were used in World War II and those used currently in Iraq. The Sherman Tank was used during World War II, while the M1A1 tank is being used today.

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