What is that shield-shaped device with the white cross on the rear of this German Leopard 2 tank? It's present on nearly all Bundeswehr armor and also on the Italian Ariete tank.
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Bundeswehr introduces Leopard 2A7V into service – Below The Turret Ring
Why does Italy use the Ariete tank instead of the German Leopard tank? - Quora
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Arturo Giusti – Tank Encyclopedia
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Ariete - Wikipedia
Why does Italy use the Ariete tank instead of the German Leopard tank? - Quora
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Arturo Giusti – Tank Encyclopedia
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C1 Ariete, Tanktastic Wiki
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C1 Ariete: Does It Deserve the Title of NATO's Worst Tank?
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Italy Acquires 125 Leopard 2A7/A8 Tanks to Replace C1 Ariete tanks
Why does Italy use the Ariete tank instead of the German Leopard tank? - Quora
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The little-known purpose of the white cross on the back of many NATO tanks
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Tank - Wikipedia