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Originally Posted by Suhiir
The days of armored charges pretty much ended with the invention of the bazooka, panzerfaust, and RPG.
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Maybe. However, from reading USA articles there seems to be consensus of the need for heavy forces. Whether that force is based upon an ACR or the prominent HBCT of today, the ability to close with, exploit, and pursue enemy forces remain unchanged.
In most recent memory, the Battle of 73 Easting, is often cited to demonstrate the need for and capabilities of an armored striking force, i.e. tanks.
Although, I do not think USA planners want to face an adverse Bear, or the Hermit Kingdom without a heavy force I have been wrong too many times in my life to recount them all here.