Re: Tanks vs. APCs

In a message dated 1/31/00 2:16:10 AM Central Standard Time, 
aebrain@dynamite.com.au writes:

<< 
 The Israelis use both old Centurions (which are extensively converted,
 not just a quick turret-off job) and I believe, T-55s in the same role.
 Their MBT, the Merkava (Chariot) (which is really an infantry tank) can
 take a stretcher to evacuate casualties, but the rear doors are for
 loading ammo not debarking troops.
  >>

Actually at times the ammo storage can be sharply reduced and a few
troops 
can use the bay - at least in the early Merks.