Tanks became a central part of how armies fought, and certain designs quickly gained reputations among soldiers who faced them in combat. Some were feared for their firepower, others for their armor or battlefield dominance.
When it comes to NATO's armored power, it isn't Germany, France, or the United Kingdom that are leading the charge. Instead, Eastern members like Poland and Turkey field some of the largest tank fleets in the Alliance. Their tank arsenals make more sense in the context that these countries are geographically located closer to potential flashpoints. However, the United States has a fairly impressive arsenal of its own tanks within NATO.
