Taiwan Deploys 'Frankenstein' Tanks to Guard Capital's Gateway

Taiwan is using Frankenstein-style tanks made with old Patton designs to guard the gateway to its capital

A CM-11 tank stands watch over the mouth of the Tamsui River from a fixed position. Matthew Loh for Business Insider Taiwan is practicing guarding its crucial Tamsui River with CM-11 Brave Tigers. These tanks were first assembled over 30 years ago, from Cold War-era parts supplied by the US. Unlikely to stand toe-to-toe against Chinese tanks, they're being used in fixed positions in choke points. TAIPEI — About a four-minute walk from the metro station, Taiwanese troops slipped into the Tam...