Though Ike agreed to it, he never called on her.

Though several configurations have been tried, particularly in the early experimental days of tank development, a standard, mature design configuration has since emerged to a generally accepted pattern.

Though far less publicized than the Humvee, it has been extremely important in transporting logistics behind quick-moving forces based on the M1 Abrams tank.

Though other light tanks were evaluated, the wheeled M1128 Mobile Gun System currently provides an armored 105mm gun platform that is lighter than a battle tank for fire support.

Though the bridge is successfully destroyed, Jordan is maimed when his horse is shot out from under him by a tank.

Though nearly obsolete by the beginning of World War II, the T-26 was the most important tank of the Spanish Civil War and played a significant role during the Battle of Lake Khasan in 1938 as well as in the Winter War in 1939 – 40.

Though it was not designed for the role, the vehicle inherited the nickname Zveroboy (" beast killer ") from its predecessor, the SU-152, for its rare ability to reliably kill the best protected German fighting vehicles ; the Panther tank, the Tiger and Tiger B tanks, and even the Elefant and Jagdtiger tank destroyers.

Though the Stuart was to be completely replaced by the newer M24 Chaffee, the number of M3s / M5s produced was so great ( over 25, 000 including the 75 mm HMC M8 ) that the tank remained in service until the end of the war, and well after.

Though electrical components ( such as a fuel pump ) can spark and ignite fuel vapors, liquid fuel will not explode ( see explosive limit ) and therefore submerging the pump in the tank is one of the safest places to put it.

Though this armour was considerably thicker than its rivals ( including the German Tiger I tank, but not the Tiger II ) it was not sloped, reducing its effectiveness.

Though only lightly armoured and displaying a high profile, it could frontally penetrate any Allied tank at long range, and its relatively low cost and superior mobility to heavier vehicles ensured it remained in production until the war's end.

Though all tank destroyer units were disbanded by the U. S. after the war, surplus M18s continued to see limited service.

Williams himself jumped over Point Cook on 5 August, having decided that it would set " a good example if, before issuing an order for the compulsory wearing of parachutes, I showed my own confidence in them ..." Though his descent took him perilously close to the base water tank (" I thought it would be a poor ending to drown there, or even to be pulled out dripping wet ") and " too close to be comfortable to a 30, 000 volt electric transmission line ", he completed the exercise unscathed.

Though any storage tank for fuel may be so called, the term is typically applied to part of an engine system in which the fuel is stored and propelled ( fuel pump ) or released ( pressurized gas ) into an engine.

Though the British expected to have their own new tank models developed soon, British Major George Brighty championed the already-rejected idea of mounting the 17 pounder in the existing Sherman.

Though she was successful in stopping the tank, her injuries were fatal and before she died, her memories were absorbed by Legacy.

Though they were soon countered with mines and RPGs, M-113's continued service during the war, primarily evolving into infantry fighting vehicles, known as the ACAV ( Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle ); and functioning as a " light tank.

Though severely wounded in the leg, Sergeant Rivers refused medical treatment and evacuation, took command of another tank, and advanced with his company in Guebling the next day.

Though ecclesiastical lavabos are ordinarily of metal, a familiar lavabo consists of a terra cotta tank with a faucet attached and a small basin below it.

Though the results of the operations on Japanese positions were not known, Radford and other leaders saw that they were preparing the ships ' crews for smooth operation, thus preparing them for the many major battles to come in the Central Pacific.

Though at sea most likely to let the crews gain some experience, the consul could not resist the temptation of conquering an important city without a fight and sailed to Lipara.

Though the crews of both ships initially believe the power drain is caused by the other vessel, Captain Picard realizes that the Ferengi are as confused as they are, and orders the crew to investigate Gamma Tauri IV.

Though traffic and maintenance crews who cleared the wooden road with mule-drawn scrapers soon took its toll on the planking, the road was considered a success.

Though the change was unpopular with the bomber crews, its effects were immediate and extremely effective.

Though he was subsequently struck off the Navy List at the insistence of the French, he was restored to his rank in the Royal Navy within two years and the Battle, largely won by British officers and crews fighting for Maria II, was viewed in England as bringing honour to the British navy.

Though saddened by the loss, crews from the 43rd continued to set records with the Hustler.

Though I had a great dread of the island and felt I would never leave it alive, I eagerly wrote down everything she told me about its women.

Though only slightly injured himself the big hoodlum never returned to those parts.

Though he struggled with philosophy all his life, he never got much beyond the pessimism of his twenties ; ;

Though such works as Coming of Age in Samoa and The Chrysanthemum and the Sword remain popular with the American public, Mead and Benedict never had the impact on the discipline of anthropology that some expected.

Though a world championship match between Karpov and Fischer was highly anticipated, those hopes were never realised.

Though she never became a nun, she spent the rest of her days there in prayer.

Though Todd's last name has never been mentioned in the series, it was revealed in This Book Sucks.

Though God is never explicitly mentioned in the Book of Esther, some Christians believe that his influence during the story is implied.

Though enjoined by royal mandate in 1501 for general use within the realm of Scotland, it was probably never widely adopted.

Though a demo was completed, the project never reached fruition.

Though DeMille completed the film, it proved to be his last, for he never fully recovered, and died on January 21, 1959 of heart failure.

Though the model showed no significant changes to the climate in areas other than the Tropics, this may not be the case since the model has possible errors and the results are never absolutely definite.

Though Dilbert and his office-mates often find themselves baffled or victimized by the whims of managerial behavior, they never seem to question it openly.

Though a further version was planned, it never made it out of beta and was eventually canceled due to programmer time constraints.

Though widely used, it differs in form from the nominative only in the masculine singular of the second declension ( that is, never in the plural, never in the feminine or neuter, and never in any declension other than the second ).

Though Bung never sold backup enabled V64s many re-sellers would modify the units themselves.

Though he never won the Oscar for directing, he was nominated five times in the category.

Though closely linked to them, he was never actually a member of the brotherhood itself.

Though he was never ordained into the Catholic priesthood, Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history.

Though Jefferson left the cabinet voluntarily, Washington never forgave him, and never spoke to him again.

Though he participated at the Diet of Worms, April 1521, he never saw or spoke with Martin Luther.