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In-depth analysis of Leopard 2 losses and performance in the Ukraine conflict.
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Welcome
Welcome to my blog where I share my journey delving into archives in search of information about the development of indigenous armored vehicles from various countries — spanning 1970 to the present day.
The blog combines original editorial content with documents sourced from military archives: TO&E's, datasheets, field manuals and more. Source documents are in their original languages; full translations are not always possible due to time constraints.
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About the Author
I'm Yoshi_E — a self-proclaimed geek whose frustration with unreliable internet sources drove me into military archives. I hold no affiliations with any military, weapons manufacturer, or governmental entity; just an ordinary person captivated by primary sources.