Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Darrell A. Pierce

If you're close enough to hear an M1 tank running, while in combat, and not part of the crew, you're too close. Sent by Darrell A. Pierce.

- Darrell A. Pierce

Category: Murphy's Tank Warfare Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Tank Warfare Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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