Videos tagged with T-55 Tank

Alan Cooper, a former Marine Reconnaissance, Green Beret, and CIA contractor, recounts his experiences in Operation Desert Storm. He details his early life, motivations for joining the Marines, and his progression through specialized training, including scout swimming and amphibious landings. Cooper vividly describes the chaos and challenges of the Battle of Khafji, where his small team was trapped behind enemy lines for 48 hours, and a critical mission to find a route through Iraqi minefields that helped end the war. The narrative highlights the realities of combat, the importance of reconnaissance, and the personal toll of warfare.

This guide details the unique driving and steering techniques for operating articulated vehicles like the Sisu Nasu and tracked vehicles such as the T-55 tank. It highlights the differences in control systems, emphasizing the need for advance input in articulated steering and the physical effort required for tracked vehicle operation. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, demonstrating high authority in historical military hardware.