The Challenger II Tank In The Iraq War 2003-2005 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 The Challenger 2 had been used in peacekeeping missions and exercises before, but its first combat use came in March 2003 during the invasion of Iraq. 7th Armoured Brigade, part of 1st Armoured Division, was in action with 120 Challenger 2s around Basra. The type saw extensive use during the siege of Basra, providing fire support to the British forces and knocking out Iraqi tanks, mainly T-54/55s. The problems that had been identified

257K views · 5.4K reactions | Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia. Climb into the turret of the Challenger 2 with us in this video from 2020. Read the full story: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/01/challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine/ | British Army | Facebook

27K views · 779 reactions | FV4034 Challenger II Main Battle Tank...