854K views · 5.6K reactions | In older Russian tanks, shells are kept in armored storage compartments. Depending on the model, either a crew member or a mechanical autoloader retrieves and loads the ammunition into the gun’s breech. Manual systems require a soldier to physically handle and insert the shell, while autoloaders perform the task automatically. Once the shell is in place, the tank is primed and ready to fire. | History In Pictures | Facebook