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

Marina Beach, Chennai, India

Who
Indian Army Headquarters, Dakshin Bharat Area, Greater Chennai Corporation, Government of Tamil Nadu
What
Centurion battle tanks, which served in the Indian Army from 1953 till the 1980s, have been installed at Marina Beach in Chennai.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:15:35 GMT · 2h 36m ago
Where
Marina Beach, Chennai, India ·
Why
The initiative aims to bring India’s military heritage closer to the people, enabling citizens to better understand the Armed Forces, and their legacy of service and sacrifice.
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The installation of these tanks, known as "Patton Killers" for their role in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, serves as a public outreach effort to honor military heritage and inspire younger generations in India. This collaboration between civilian and military entities highlights national pride and the history of valor.

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