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Top Ten Tanks: The Soviet T-54/55

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The Soviet's designed this tank to crush all before it. Find out why the Soviet T-54/55 placed on the list as one of the top tanks around.

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Top Ten Tanks: The Merkava (3:44)

This tank placed a step above by learning from the flaws of the M-4 Sherman. Learn why the Merkava makes the list as one of the top tanks around.

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It's the part of the tank that goes boom! Get a sneak peek at how the cannon of an M1 tank is made on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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The Stryker vehicle is an important part of contemporary American military operations. See what they are like to drive in this video from the Military Channel.

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Get a glimpse of the specs on the M1 tank as soldiers take it on a test run on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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Rusties are what old tanks are called before they are reborn. Watch how these rusties are recycled and put back onto the battlefield on Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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It's the part of the tank that goes boom! Get a sneak peek at how the cannon of an M1 tank is made on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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M1A1 and the M1A2 are the tanks that the United States military use in combat. Learn more about these tanks on Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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After a tank has been used it is refurbished and serviced so that it can be reused. Learn more about tanks on Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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Scientists are working on a Mobile Laser Beam Humvee which is expected to hit the battle field around 2013. Learn more about this vehicle on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

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A water jet is used to cut titanium-- one of the strongest metals on earth-- to make armor and parts for the tank. Learn more on Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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All tank crews go through extensive training to perfect their skills. Watch some tankers practice on a tank simulator on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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On the Military Channel's "GI Factory," an M1 tank gets the best paint job in the world. It can even protect the crew from chemical attacks. Watch the M1 get a paint job on Military Channel's "GI Factory."

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Foresighting is the process of calibrating the targeting system on a tank to make sure it is accurate. Learn more about foresighting on the Military Channel's "GI Factory."