This American M48 tank of the Turkish Army hit a mine on 2 August 1974. Today it is a museum.


This American M48 tank of the Turkish army hit a mine on August 2, 1974. A tank behind pushed the vehicle, which was unable to maneuver, off the road to clear the way again. In recent years the tank has become a popular tourist destination in the Keryneia mountain range in northern Cyprus.


Size: 4928px × 3280px
Location: Karsiyaka
Photo credit: © Marcos Gittis / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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