Abrams Tank Pushed By Congress Despite Army's Protests

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However extensive the sealift capability, look at how long it took to prepare for Middle Eastern conflict with little to no enemy naval activity and friendly seaports.
70 ton tanks do not have favourable strategic mobility.

Most U. S. ground forces are stationed in the U. S. so its going to take time transporting those forces to the Middle East. Our frienemies Russia and China are the only potential adversaries that would give the U. S. Navy a massive problem during a build up to an invasion.