When you think of military technology, tanks are likely amongst the first things that pop in to your head. Tanks are massive war machines that can inflict devastating damage. But what happens when the war is over? Many are stored away for future use or scrapping. Although, this isn’t the case for all. Check out these stunning images of tanks that were left for dead across the world.
Graveyard, Near Asmara, Eritrea

Ilya Varlamov via varlamov.ru
More From The Graveyard Near Asmara, Eritrea

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Military Graveyard In Afghanistan

Ilya Varlamov via varlamov.ru
Another View Of The Military Graveyard In Afghanistan

Ilya Varlamov via varlamov.ru
Abandoned Soviet Tanks Near Kandahar, Afghanistan

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More Soviet Tanks Near Kandahar, Afghanistan

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Graveyard Near Chita, Russia

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A Few More Tanks From The Graveyard Near Chita, Russia

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Tank Graveyard Near Paderborn, Germany

A Unique Tank From The Graveyard Near Paderborn, Germany

Abandoned Repair Base In Ussuriysk, Russia

A Second View Of The Abandoned Repair Base In Ussuriysk, Russia

Tanks From The Chernobyl Zone In Russia

More From The Chernobyl Zone In Russia

Nicholas Lativy via flickr.com
Abandoned Soviet Tanks In Kabul, Afghanistan

A Few More Tanks In Kabul, Afghanistan

SWAMPFOX_REDLEG via flickr.com
Tank Scrapyard At Camp Taji In Iraq

Different View From The Tank Scrapyard At Camp Taji In Iraq

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Abandoned Tanks From The Gulf War In Kuwait

Natalya Marquand via 1000amazingplaces.blogspot.hu
Second View Of The Tanks From The Gulf War In Kuwait

Natalya Marquand via 1000amazingplaces.blogspot.hu
Tank Graveyard Located In Germany

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Alternate Look At The Tank Graveyard Located In Germany

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Rusting Soviet Tanks In Kharkiv, Ukraine

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More Rusting Soviet Tanks In Kharkiv, Ukraine

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