We find the Chieftain in Russia this time around, with an oft-requested look at the T-34-85. The biggest modification to the T-34-85 over the original was the new turret and 85mm gun, but the Chieftain explains many more interesting points of his solidly-built vehicle, such as what keeps the tracks holding together, how to tell when it was made, and how a then-new welding technique made it stronger than ever.
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