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The Leopard 2 is capable of firing a [[depleted uranium]] shell.
The Leopard 2 is capable of firing a [[depleted uranium]] shell.
The Leopard 2 main battle tank had a reputation as one of the finest in the world, competing for that distinction with proven designs such as the American [[M1 Abrams]] and the British Challenger 2. However, that reputation for near invincibility faced setbacks on [[Syria]]n battlefields. [[Turk]]ish soldiers suffered a terrible defeat although they were equipped with the Leopard 2.
==Battle of al-Bab==
The Leopard 2 main battle tank had a reputation as one of the finest in the world, competing for that distinction with proven designs such as the American [[M1 Abrams]] and the British Challenger 2. However, that reputation for near invincibility faced setbacks on [[Syria]]n battlefields. [[Turkish]] soldiers suffered a terrible defeat although they were equipped with the Leopard 2.
According to various sources, Turkey had procured 354 Leopard 2A4 tanks from [[NATO]] ally Germany in the early 2000s. The acquisition had given Turkey a significant capability over its Patton M-60 tanks that constitute a bulk of the Turkey’s armored brigades. Turkish Leopards’ crews were trained according to the highest NATO standards, but the machines were not adjusted to quickly changing battlefield conditions.
According to various sources, Turkey had procured 354 Leopard 2A4 tanks from [[NATO]] ally Germany in the early 2000s. The acquisition had given Turkey a significant capability over its Patton M-60 tanks that constitute a bulk of the Turkey’s armored brigades. Turkish Leopards’ crews were trained according to the highest NATO standards, but the machines were not adjusted to quickly changing battlefield conditions.