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Jun 2024
1h 35m

59 - TR-85 - The Romanian Bison

John and Rob
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Romania has its own tank program, and in this episode we unpack just why that might be as we look at the TR-85!

Also we talk to a Romanian about Romania, some thoughts on new Leopard variants, western tanks performance in Ukraine, and God's lager doesn't taste as sweet as it did when we wore younger men's clothes.

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