Because the Ukrainians absolutely have the LogTail to support the incredibly complex and unique powerpack that the M1 uses, not to mention the massive supply of fuel they require, and the tanker trucks to carry that fuel out to the tanks. Plus, the M1 is stupid-heavy, and requires specialized recovery vehicles when they get stuck or break down. This is an idiotic idea from square one, and cannot possibly work. The only conceivable purpose for this is to put the Ukrainians in the position of having to ask for our help to operate these tanks, and thus drag us into their pointless war.
“the only conceivable purpose “
The purpose is to get the Germans / EU to send the Leopards.
100% spot on.
This is an idiotic idea from square one, and cannot possibly work. The only conceivable purpose for this is to put the Ukrainians in the position of having to ask for our help to operate these tanks, and thus drag us into their pointless war.
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Yep even the Saudis could use them to good effect. So its pointless to give them to the UA, even if any of the factors you mention were actually true.