Despite the rise of drones and long-range missiles, one piece of military hardware still dominates ground combat: the tank.

Ukraine’s American-made M-1 Abrams tanks apparently began rolling toward the front line in Ukraine earlier this month. A photo that circulated online on Nov. 6 seems to depict an M-1 staging somewhere ...

Land combat in World War II was dominated by the tank. The role of these hefty vehicles changed somewhat as the war evolved, with new models being manufactured and their weapons and defenses evolving.

Russia has more tanks than Ukraine, more updated tanks than Ukraine, and more tank options. But the country has thus far failed to effectively use its battle fleet, suffering extreme losses. See how ...