Barto

Lawrence Kadish, Founder and President of The Museum of American Armor, announces placement of latest historic armor on field display

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Conflicts, Wars, Warfare, M42, Barto, Cold War, Vietnam War

On display is a massive M60 Cold War tank that would have confronted the Soviets during the height of the Cold War.

Key Points: 
  • On display is a massive M60 Cold War tank that would have confronted the Soviets during the height of the Cold War.
  • An M42 "Duster" was originally designed as a mobile anti-aircraft weapon, but it was used to devastating effect in Vietnam.
  • They did an extraordinary job in preparing the site so that visitors are welcomed by American military history," continued museum volunteer Al Barto.
  • Barto, a Marine veteran, spent weeks preparing the necessary documentation that allowed the Armor Museum to take possession of these assets.