Modern War

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From http://www.tanks.net/tank-battles/six-day-war.html

More than 2,500 tanks were involved.

Israel had Super Sherman, Centurion, Patton and AMX-13 tanks.

During the Six Day War, Israel used a newer, more effective tank strategy. Previously, Israeli tank strategy had revolved around the use of light tanks, such as the AMX-13, for speed and agility. However, during the Six Day War, General Israel Tal decided that the Israelis should focus on using heavier tanks, such as the Centurion and the Patton, which could carry larger weapons and which provided better crew protection.

The Arab countries that opposed Israel in the war, Egypt, Syria, Jordan and Iraq had many T-34/85s.

Egypt also deployed PT-76s, T-54/55s and JS-3s (IS-3s).

Jordan used M48 Pattons. Some of these were captured and later used by the Israelis.

The Centurion tanks were upgraded to use the British 105mm L7 gun prior to the war. The Shermans were also upgraded with a number of improvments.