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Originally Posted by Mad1723
I can't imagine the thought process behind the guy in the Mercedes: "I'll make this tank go faster if that's the last thing I do!"  |
Or maybe "I'll intimidate it .... after all, I drive a Mercedes" ..
One more "war story" .... also true.
In a company convoy, I would put the M-88 tank retriever last in line. Now, this vehicle had an air cooled, V-12 gasoline engine that produced over 1,000 HP (at the tracks).
I was leading in my jeep, when I heard several loud "pops" (more like mini-explosions) from the end of the convoy. Then, I got a radio call from the M88 track driver, that he had just "backed off" some civilian vehicles that were tailgating him.
Well, did you ever cut the ignition on a gas engine then turn it back on to make it "backfire"?
Guess what the M88 driver did .. ?? Hint: the two grates on the back, cover the exhaust pipes .....
(I'm sorry - no more old stories - for now ..
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