• Wilshire@lemm.eeOP
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    1 year ago

    AFAIK, the main reason was to fill a shortage of standard artillery shells and to help clear trenches. Disassembly, as you can see, is somewhat dangerous.

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      1 year ago

      The main reason was it looks good for PR and countries that donated them no longer want to maintain a weapon they can’t use.

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        I’ll agree with the second half of your statement. Storage and disposal is expensive.