This was the first year that the M1 Abrams participated in the competition used by C Company 3-64 Armor of 3rd Infantry Division, stationed in Schweinfurt but the two remaining American tank companies still used the M60A3 Patton tank.
The M1 Abrams participated in the competition. This competition was used by C Company 3-64 Armor of 3rd Infantry Division. C Company 3-64 Armor of 3rd Infantry Division was stationed in Schweinfurt. This was the first year this. The two remaining American tank companies still used the M60A3 Patton tank.