Quote Originally Posted by William F. Owen View Post
Why? Any chance of some bullet point explanations. Personally, I agree with him, and I blame the Germans for getting sucked in with the Marder and the US jumping on the band Wagon with the IFV and the UK - as always - followed suit!!

Light tank carrying troops. Not a good light tank. Not a good troop carrier. This is a really good example of where what sounds good at the Concept stage begins to fall apart in reality.
FYI. I had excellent results employing the M2 Bradley in Urban COIN ops. Very flexible, right mix of firepower/armor. Was my preferred vehicle when paired with tanks and/or HMMWV's to round out the options.