The U.S. Army’s MBT-70 Tank Was Destined For Failure

The U.S. Army’s MBT-70 Tank Was Destined For Failure

Summary and Key Points: MBT-70 was an ambitious project between the United States and West Germany to develop a new Main Battle Tank for the ground forces of both nations. It was designed not only to counter newer Soviet tanks but also to achieve some measure of standardization between the U.S. and other NATO countries. MBT-70. Image Credit: Creative Commons. MBT-70 Tank. Image Credit: Creative Commons. -Despite its ambitious goals, the project …