How West Will Deliver Tanks To Ukraine & Why The War May Be Over Before They Reach The Frontline

The tank was named after Abrams because of his actions in WW2. He was a Colonel and an armored commander under General Patton. He was often referred to as Patton's spear tip.

Well yes, in general I have a feeling that delivery decisions are made when "shit hits the fan". Same with fighter jets, categorically saying no now shows a lack of forward planning, since no one knows now what Russia might do in 6 months.
I never thought of battle tanks as a big game changer, tank battles are largely over, air superiority is more important, air defence is more important long range artillery is more important etc.
Russia though is hilarious like always, first they complain and threaten in case tanks are sent, and then they say tanks are not a problem anyway. Reminds me of three year old kids throwing a tantrum.

NATO can argue the value of the armaments but every hour that they delay deliveries is another hour that Russia has to gain the advantage.

The M1 A1 development started way earlier than stated. It started in 1964. GE and Chrysler got the contract in the 1970's, not the 1980's. Also they don't mention the fact Ford built tanks for the military and this is why Ford hasn't done a contract with the US military since. To give an example Ford built military tabks in WW2. Threwout history of the US military they have had several manufacturing companies they have worked with in clueding GM, Chrysler, Ford, Dodge, Jeep and many others.

Poland already said only five weeks is needed to train the Ukrainians. Also the soldiers training on these tanks are not fresh civilian teenagers being pulled up into the Ukrainian army like in European or American armies. This is more of a conversion training program to upgrade their existing skills for these tanks.

Great content. CRUX doesn't disappoint.

Unfortunately, our world is lacking in military strategists. The world has military journalists that talk a lot and do little. The tanks should have been delivered to the appropriate places in the various battlefields BEFORE announcing the delivery to the world including Putin.

...'nudge from the British' ? The british decision did not play any role vis a vis Germany. To make the point clear, Germany delivering Leopard tanks means unleashing, at least in the longer run, a potential 4 figure number of reasonably modern to top notch tanks (depending on leopard version) from 3rd countries. This has the potential to decide the war. Now , Germany did not want to be seen by Russia as the main cause, the maker of the decision that lead to their (a.t.m. potential) defeat. This would have had serious repercussions, regarding the Russia/Germany relationship (particularly bec. of the background of WW2) for a generation to come. Now 14 british tanks do not play the SLIGHTEST role in this context. But the US stepping up as the main antagonist, also with regard to the decision of sending in modern MBT and thus taking most of the heat, does help to alleviate this problem. Britains contributions to Ukraine are valuable, but Britains political role in continental europe is diminishing. ...and Russia does not take UK seriously, anyway.

I always asked myself why Russians never targeted any Western shipments or convoys that come to Ukraine

Abrams was driving around France in 1944 in an obsolete, medium Sherman tank, being shot up by every German tank in use. After that he swore he would send Americans into action in the heaviest tanks possible in future.

As a Romanian, I will say to you that the Romanian press, which is usually well-informed, has not reported the presence of Ukrainian troops or the delivery of Western weapons, heading to Ukraine. Poland has foolishly taken the role of premier entry point for weapons to Ukraine.

I think it is too late for the tanks. This should have occured several months ago so that the Ukrainians can properly be trained. To adequately fight a Russian push, they'll now need long range weapons.

When they are sending tanks or other equipments they don't say exact numbers because it breaches the operational security. When they say 30 or 14 tanks just know they are more than that.

I was counting on a great magnificent deception and seeing the tanks already there. Maybe not in force, but some arrivals none the less. The British are now saying that which made me opposed to western MBT's being sent at all. They're now concerned the secret armor designed by British MoD is in question of being pirated by Russia and her ally China. I can't believe this wasn't their first thought before sending those "14" Challengers.
For the record, the AH-64 apache is the only helicopter to have an entire tank battalion surrender to combat choppers. That too, was Iraq. The Apache squadrons hit the Iraqi tank battalion so hard they eventually opened the hatches and threw their hands in the air.

The same expert who predicted that Ukraine will fall within 3 days.

They actually got a host.... how refreshing, better than making ppl read it.

A few crucial questions:
(1). Would the tanks be able to turn the war around significantly?
(2). Would the war end, or already decided one way or other, before the tanks hit the ground,
(3). Is America really serious about sending the Abrams tanks.
(4). America election.
(1). It is my belief that less than 150 of all tanks combined will be available. BUT that is the PLEDGE, and not metal on the ground yet. Hypes and spins are the stuff wars are made of, truths and reality are the casualties. Analysts and military talked up the strengths of the tanks, yet hardly mentioned the weaknesses. Like I said earlier, it is about hypes and spins.
(2). Russia knows that now is the critical moment to make as much impact on the war. This will afford it more leverage if a negotiation does take place. Because the tanks won't be around for 6 months, if it gets itself in a winning position, America would be forced to reconsider its optimism of a win.
(3). The Abrams tanks are really impressive on paper. It becomes even more impressive when those analysts get hold of them. But there are problems...
**(a). a fuel guzzler,
**(b). highly sophisticated, too cleaver for its own good if you like,
**(c). It is very, very heavy, and
**(d). More critically, its armors. While it's depleted Uranium armors make it harder to pierce, it is against the US export regulations. As I understand it, they are now replacing the depleted Uranium shields with conventional Tungsten plates. This then renders it not much better than the normal tanks with Tungsten plates. Hypes, or reality?
(4). America wants to give the ruling party something to cheer about before the next election...a win. Well, winning is the Holy Grail America has yet to successful achieved. Its runs of losses scattered along the 4 decades sine WWII. The most recent one, the Afghan war, didn't give Biden much to do a song and dance about. So a win in Ukraine will certainly win the next election for the Democratic Party, but I am not certain that Biden will be jogging to the lectern to deliver his victory speech.
So who will snatch the Holy Grail in this war? In the Cricket terminology, no one has yet hit a six, not even a four. Mostly ones and twos. Now America is using an Aluminum bat, hoping that it will hit a 6 and over the stadium roof. Ha ha. I would to see that.

God bless and help Ukrain president people and army and countries helping Ukrain fighting for their motherland territories in defence Patriotic brave bravo against the offensive attacks of Russia

The Russians, who are unable to bypass Bakhmut are going to be fighting as a mobile strike force. It could happen. In some other universe.

World War III Has Begun; How It Unfolds Depends on Us
We think of the Russia-Ukraine war as a local conflict, but it is much more than that; it is a global war on multiple fronts. The war is not only a military conflict; it is also an economic war of attrition. With skyrocketing gas prices and shortage of staples, people all over the world are feeling the consequences of the war.
This war is transforming the entire modus operandi of humanity. Since the dawn of time, we have been accustomed to living by the motto, “survival of the fittest.” By and large, the rule was that the strong determined the rules, and the rules were often abusive toward the weak. Now, it seems like a new mindset has set in: Wanting something and being strong enough to take it does not mean that the world will accept it.
The war, therefore, is being fought on the inside no less, and perhaps more than on the outside. Our very makeup is changing from abusive to cooperative, from narcissistic to altruistic.
It hurts, and it will not happen without a struggle, but it is irreversible. This is the path of our evolution toward the purpose of our creation-to encompass within us all of creation. To do that, we must come to care for it, just as a mother encompasses her child through her maternal love.
The struggle to transition from our current uncaring and mean approach to all creations but ourselves, into wise and compassionate beings is called “the war of Gog and Magog” or Armageddon.
Since the war is about our inner makeup, we can fight it within us. If we object to struggling with ourselves over who will rule-the ego or love-the physical reality will force us to choose love nonetheless. However, it will do so by hurting us in a very physical way.
The war in Eastern Europe is nothing compared to what we might have to endure if we resist the process. The horrific descriptions of our sages and prophets hint at it, and we would not want to live through it.
Alternatively, we can fight this war within us without firing a single bullet. The choice is in our hands. All we need is to continue in the same direction that nature is already leading us: toward connection. If we make an effort to care for one another, even though initially we don’t, then we are moving in the right direction. If we try to resolve conflicts not with guns or even legal battles, but by strengthening the care and friendship between us, then we are saving lives and sparing torments from countless people.
In conclusion, let us try to rise above the hatred and see the human on the other side, who suffers too. Let us think that this war was given to us so we would think about each other more than we have so far. After all, were it not for this war, we would not notice one another. Now that it is here, we are no longer indifferent. Although our feelings our currently negative, now that we are aware of them, we can work on them together and turn them around. These are the wars of the Messiah who moshech [Hebrew: pulls] us out of the ego, and into mutual love.

Congratulations to Ukraine for a well organized retreat 👏 👏👏

So so, proud of the West for the great support to Ukraine, also to the USA, NATO,, UK,, EU all friendlies of the world 🌎. Glorious Ukraine.

Great content.

They should send an escort of avenger air defence vehicles to protect the convoys.

As long they have stunger,nlaws,javekin they will be fine. They don’t have much during the early ohase and they kick them out so this time might be the same. Nope risk for war plane as they have anti aircraft either and russians were afraid to fly inside ukraine.

No one is going to tell the world including Russia when the tanks are being delivered or training completed , it has to be a smokescreen to keep the Orcs guessing

there 1001 ways to get the tanks in ukrain ! and they wil have verry strong teams supporting this moves.

The Tanks are already in there, may be, and their operators. So no delays.

Great so now Russia will be able to capture the Abrams, leopard and challenger tanks and reverse engineer them

How long they will last is the more important question.

No perfect timing strategy for hitting a depleated army tired of fighting with fresh armour and soldier's wins the battle

In response to the title yes and yes . That weasel Hake Sullivan has a lot to answer for

6:44 Gerasimov: in his 8 months expecting. Delivering a horrible war baby

To deliver and deploy the heavy weapons ukraine 🇺🇦 first needs a great air defense system to protect themselves against Russia missile's.

If HIMMARS failed in Ukraine, not so sure TANKS are going to change anything.

This guy sounds like one of the WKUK guys doing a sarcastic impression of a British general

New Abrams tanks need to be built for Ukraine, as our existing tanks armor contains depleted uranium, aka spent nuclear fuel therefore our Energy Department prohibits them to be shipped out of the United States.

Will Red Army reach Berlin once again before the West?

My fear is that "putin will not admit defeat from Ukraine"

And do you believe in those numbers? I hear the total tanks being sent to Ukraine by the collective West are more than 320 tanks.

Late but too late but fear thou not, I am with thee Ukraine. Be not dismayed, I am thy God. I will strengthen you all. Trust the hand of God Ukraine. He will help and uphold you all with the right hand of his righteousness. God bless you all 🙏 🌈

My opinion... Ukraine troops had already been training on these systems well b4 the announcement of western countries sending them... Ukraine and west allies know ahead of time that they were going to be sending these tanks especially b4 they announced it on the media so it would be foolish to think that this isn't taken into consideration... The Ukraine are probably already fully trained on the leopard 2 tanks from a month ago .. that's why Ukraine keeps getting the upper hand in these situations..

It won't be over before they arrive but these tanks will take months to get to Ukraine, this war will go on for years. Neither side wants to back down.

So we're so afraid of the paper Russian bear, we have to feed tanks to Ukraine in itty bitty bites? Absurd. The Pentagon champion dithering team makes Team Dithering Germany look almost decisive. I am very concerned Putin is ramping up to get the drop on Ukraine before all these battlefield enhancements come on line. The other dithering over fighter jets by all the major players is pathetic. Two steps forward, one back is expecting Ukraine to fend off a monster one handed, only partly mechanized, and a lack of fighter air cover. WE WOULD NOT SEND OUR TROOPS.INTI MAJOR ACTION WITHOUT ALL THE Stuff AN ARMORED BRIGADE NEEDS, BUT EXPECT UKRAINE TO WORK A MIRACLE? Are we secretly hoping to just put on a good show against Moscow but not go in for the kill to finish off his old school imperiaIst land grab, forcing Ukraine to negotiate before all their troops die! UK news reporting that their military advisors are shocked to find there is a very high rate of suicides in Ukraine military. I don't think they have enough people under arms to rotate them from front lines to rest and regroup. They of sheer necessity are being worked in traumatic circumstances, constant shelling until they literally kill themselves before the Russians do! It would not be anywhere near this bad for Ukrainian troops if we all put our ducks in a row timely, putting together the whole kit needed to put forward armored brigades BEFORE they are needed, not oh this is what Ukraine will need for big counter offense WHEN IT IS ALMOST HERE and many promised components won't be there till summer or late '23! Maybe Ukraine can still win hobbled like this but I doubt it. Vlad is out to flood the field with vast multiple waves of troops to squander Ukrainian ammo, and overwhelm their positions.Vlad could still win with his shambolic, drunk, disorganized threadbare military, and that keeps me up at night! USA and NATO, GET YOUR s*** together and ducks in a row. Stop shooting yourselves in the foot, for when you do, Ukraine gets shot in
the head!!!

um...how are they going to move by train if ukraine has electric trains and no power?

It matters! Anyway, there are no idiots to believe that Ukraine will win the war. 😆

Abrams won't reach Ukraine until 2024. But that's not the point - for the short term needs, western countries will simply empty their aresenals of oldr soviet tanks, and then supply Leopards and Challengers in time for the next Ukrainian offensive.
So, what's teh point with the Abrams? The point is that this is a commitment to long-term support. The US has close to endless supplies of Abrams tanks, spares, and munitions, and this move leaves no doubt about US intentions and capacity to support Ukraine in the future, for decades, if needed. And that's very, very, significant!
Now, it seems like the same will be the case with fighter jets. France and Sweden, for instance, will probably be the first to deliver jets to Ukraine. Gripen or Mirage. But for the long run, only F-16 will do, again, with virtually endless stocks and supplies, and a commitment to stay the distance, regardless of how long that may be.

It’s on purpose lol. Logistics already proved it but Germany wouldn’t put theirs in unless the American tanks were going to show up. And that’s all we’re gonna do, show up lol.

Sending main battle tanks and IFVs without air support will be like what the Ukrainians did to Russia at the beginning of the war with javelin type shoulder fired missiles.
Russia's Kornet shoulder fired anti-tank missiles will decimate many many tanks in IFVs sent by NATO allies without F-16 air support.
What NATO has been doing is dribbling weapons to Ukraine and if they don't get their act together this war will be over for all intents and purposes as Russia solidifies its grip on the regions it has taken. Otherwise it will take 10 times more effort to dig them out of those regions.
Wake up nato.

All info about when, what and how many should not be discussed in the press. It will give the Kremlin too many clues! Just deliver fast and plenty!

Ukraine has the upper hand in attritional strategy, because their need to make gains is superceded by inflicting as many casualties on Russian forces as they possibly can - Moscow has evidently decided they will ‘take the Donbas’ but more likely it’s ‘taking losses in the Donbas.’ If enough losses are evident, the Russian military will then be obliged to cede territory as they have done in losing three major battles: Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kherson. Not much has changed, except putting Patriot missile arteries gives N.A.T.O. a forward position they could not possibly manage before the conflict began.

And politicians always tell the truth? Your whole piece is about what they say, how long the training etc etc.. Word of advice.. do some research. The challengers are already in Ukraine as are some Leos. they are now in the process of getting the logistics and supplies in situ . Training on the challengers 4 weeks. with one week all ready complete. Tankers have been training on Leos in Poland for the last 2 weeks, 3 weeks remaining.
The first lot of Bradleys crossed the border 2 weeks ago.
This is all available on open source with visual conformation

THe'liberation' of Kuwait, Kuwait was historically a part of Iraq, it isn't only through the British empires policy of divide an conquer that is was separated from it.

Point of view
🇺🇸 and 🇬🇧 and their alliance, Should send LGBT to boost the morale of the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 soldiers With fun and laughter 😃

Up until 2 weeks ago, all your videos stated Ukraine was winning. What happened ?

The rest of the free world stands with Russia!..Viva Russia 🇷🇺 dont fear, 80% of the world supports you against NATO imperialists ..your not alone

Looking forward to NK deliver its ICBM to US.

the bradleys are on a ship called the ARC integrity, and her destination is belgium due on the 9th-11th febuary

Zelenskyy strategy is reduced to rounding up civilians often at gunpoint and throwing them into a meat grinder in a futile attempt to stabilize the front. He should prove that it actually works. Only after that he'll get his toys. Big reputational risks are involved in sending tanks there.

Will tank can fly in future world?

The shortage and best means to end this war is to remove or convince Zelenskyy to behave normal, so that he no longer become endanger for the survival of Russia politically

Eternal glory to Russia, respect these Europeans and Anglo-Saxons for a more just and free multipolar world for all.

Lol... good 1... that would require a direct assault on NATO... I don't think so!!!

Glory and victory to Russia!

It doesn't matter if they capture those areas and "end their special military operation". You think just because they say "okay we're done." That Kyiv is just going to not launch an offensive anyways?

Glory to Russia for standing alone against the whole collective west! 🇷🇺💪

All Ukrainian support has been too little too late. I am mystified why there are so many delays or refusals month after months for various weapons. The war would be over by now if we gave REAL weapons starting on day 1.

I like ur videos a lot From South African soil that is anti Pootin. Please do more videos that not presented in reading.

Yes, the tank will be too late! Abram tank uses a gas turbine a engine and this tank requires 12 months training, if not it will be easy for the Ukrainians to break the M1 Abrams. 4 Man team instead of 3 man team! High maintenance problems! The tanks weigh 50 tons most countries bridges can't take this weight, even n the EU.

NATO can transport Tanks by plane or by missile to Ukraine

I think so they should have got them tanks in months ago I hope not they need the fighter jets now so they can protect ther skys it is terrible what he is doing to the building karma is coming to you can't get away with what you are doing good luck Ukraine 🙏🙏

But RUssia has no way to know where the tanks go because they dont have drones, satelites, and they dont use their airforce, they cannot stop the weapons. 0 chance war ends so soon.

Thanks you for the video,

Another joke. I listened to to a tank commander that was in Iraq. He said the Abrams took out all the Iraq's tanks without a problem. With further research he notes that the Iraq's when not trained using them. To make matters worse he then says we could have used all the Iraq's tanks and let the Iraq's use our Abrams and the results would have been the same. Abrams destroyed. It really just goes to show if you do not know how to use what you have you can not win. Well trained need the honors. I do not see this happening in Ukraine.

Too little too late ?Ukrainian service people are dying at a rate of 2 to 300 a day and people are standing around humming and hawing

Yes
Should have started months ago

Zelinsky and USA going to be super rich because of this War.

WAY TOO HEAVY .And also MAINTENANCE and Logistics is a 💯 fail .
That is only directed at the Ml s .. tanks

U.S. should be sending predator drones

Only time will tell. But the dithering by the US and NATO certainly hasn’t helped.

Time will tell.

How much useful can a few dozen tanks be on a battlefront 1000 kms. Long.

I dont know why we drag our feet so much on the big stuff

It's never too late

Hmmm How do we know those tanks are not in Ukraine already waiting for the Russian Push? Which means they must mass troops and equipment like they always do. Poor leadership and training. Ukraine is receiving the longer range weapons now. When they are gathered to make that push Ukraine will know from Western Satellite coverage and target it with Artillery massed artillery. Ukraine is expecting a Suicide attempt by Russian forces to do an offensive break out. They are ready, and waiting for that suicide run. Expecting an attack from Belarus also, ready and waiting for the rats to spring the traps. Russian planes want fly, or they die in Ukraine air space. But Ukraine can fly, in it's own air space limited but can. For a Russian breakout a concertation of MANPADS are on the front for sure, and Russian tanks and armor want get far. Infantry pulsed up already for that Suicide run. Also a second line of defense full of MANPADS for any Armor that was not hit in the initial breakout. I also expect a Division to enter Kherson Oblast while Russia is doing its thing In Donetsk, and have weakened it's forces in Kherson Oblast, and that Division shoots it's way through to SEA of AZOV cutting the Russian forces in Half, and taking control of Melitopol. Being successful, they send in another division to hold that corridor open. They just closed Crimea off from resupply except by Kerch Bridge.

It’s too late and too heavy.

They'll get there soon, we are starting to build them now 😆

Ohh dear
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We are too late for few months what an accidend😂😂😂😂🤣🇺🇦🐷

But didn't Ukraine captured hundred of tanks in their last offensive or it was just another lie?

us will not going to delivered the original tank instead the are going to send some version who can not compromise the secret and code of the best m1 abrahams,,, the only problem that if this tank get in time will be manipulating an driving by nato crews.. may be will see zelensky driving of this tank ...

these tanks will make more scrap on the the battlefield just type in youtube abrams tank cook off and kornet anti tank missile

Finally saying the truth...

The minute Russian attack Ukrainia. NATO end USA 🇺🇸 should train Ukrainia forces how to use tanks war planes. Bombs missiles and everything. The west fall sleep. The second they attack. Train them to use every weapon the west have. Now is a little to late. 😩😩

Who is profiting from this war is the US Military-Industrial Complex, while people on both sides are dying. While the poor and homeless Americans are suffering.

You mean when Iraq invaded Kuwait

Putin enough war against Ukraine assassination

Russia has more soldiers than 24 february last year, but signifiant less equipments, while Ukraine has more equipmets and also more soldiers, so I doubt this russian counter offensive will be succesful

To little too late

One thing is for sure Yung Pùt ain't playin.

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