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To: Travis McGee; Mariner

“Russia has millions of the old caliber shells for the old tanks”

Perhaps. But in what condition?

10 posted on 04/19/2023 10:06:57 AM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism. )

To: MeganC

Every third one will fire. Every 50th will explode in the barrel. //sarc

15 posted on 04/19/2023 10:09:48 AM PDT by Vermont Lt

To: MeganC; Travis McGee; Mariner

“Russia has millions of the old caliber shells for the old tanks”

Perhaps. But in what condition?

One in three shells will be defective.

For comparison: Just imagine being sent into battle with a rifle and ammunition, one-third of which consists of duds.

Not exactly morale-building!

Regards,

16 posted on 04/19/2023 10:12:37 AM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)

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