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About The Last Great Tank Battle of The 20th Century

This documentary follows the last great tank battle of the 20th century: The Battle of 73 Easting on 26 February 1991, during the Gulf War between Coalition armored forces and Iraqi armored forces. US ground forces entered Iraq to the shock of Iraqi troops, who at this point had endured weeks of heavy bombardment, which impaired their fighting ability during the battle. After intense fighting, the Coalition armored forces claim victory in just 90 minutes. WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life!

The Last Great Tank Battle of The 20th Century is presented by Wonder. Its listed runtime is 47 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

As a history documentary, The Last Great Tank Battle of The 20th Century uses battle, century as its central frame. Historical documentaries interpret surviving evidence rather than simply replaying the past. Watch how archives, archaeology, expert interpretation and first-hand records are used, and note where uncertainty or competing explanations remain.

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Title
The Last Great Tank Battle of The 20th Century
Category
History
Runtime
47 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Wonder

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