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Centurion battle tanks that served in the Indian Army from 1953 till the 1980s have been installed at Marina Beach.

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Marina Beach, Chennai, India

Who
Indian Army Headquarters, Dakshin Bharat Area, Greater Chennai Corporation, Government of Tamil Nadu
What
Centurion battle tanks that served in the Indian Army from 1953 till the 1980s have been installed at Marina Beach.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:15:35 GMT · 4h 12m ago
Where
Marina Beach, Chennai, India ·
Why
The initiative is part of an ongoing public outreach effort to bring India’s military heritage closer to the people and inspire younger generations.
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This public display of historic Centurion tanks aims to educate citizens about the Armed Forces' legacy of service and sacrifice, fostering national pride and inspiring youth with values of duty and discipline. It strengthens civilian-military synergy through collaborative efforts between the army and local government bodies.

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