Each Abrams tank can weigh 60 tons or more and carry a crew of four. Concerns over the tanks' weight, and what that would do to D.C.'s streets, ultimately kept them from being used for a parade ...

WASHINGTON — The Army will place large metal plates at key points on the streets of Washington to better protect the pavement from the movements of 25 M1 Abrams main battle tanks set to roll ...

Since it was announced, the parade has grown in scope and participation, and one of the highlights will be columns of tanks rolling in formation along Constitution Avenue. Each Abrams tank can ...