Well, i take that onboard however he doesn't really go into detail in relation to what advantages a tank has in urban theatres.
Indeed he was referring more to the fact that tanks ARE relevant to battlefield tactics, which to some extent can include urban warfare.
When operating in urban areas, all-round observation is immediately limited and restrictions to maneuver capabilities are exercised.
Sniping, dropping bombs from roof tops or upper floor windows, attempting to attack through open hatches.
Attacking simultaneous on both flanks from alleys, allowing the enemy to fire RPGs from close range at these relatively weak areas of the tank’s armor.
Man-portable anti-tank weapons such as RPGs are considered the most dangerous.
Urban warfare has no frontline, meaning attacks can come from all sides.
There are of course enhancements that can be made to tanks to increase their use in this environment.
Marking poles, steel mesh protection to air intakes, exhausts and openings, remotely activated machine guns, sniper firing hatches, hull mounted rams, weapon systems remotely controlled and more.
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