Can a tank be destroyed by an artillery shell from any direction without being directly hit by it? What is 'spalling' for tanks (modern)? - Quora
![Here's a great example of how old tank shells would punch through armor. Even if the shell doesn't penetrate, the sheer force of impact can cause spalling of the inner armour leading Here's a great example of how old tank shells would punch through armor. Even if the shell doesn't penetrate, the sheer force of impact can cause spalling of the inner armour leading](https://i.redd.it/agiz7jahinu51.jpg)
Here's a great example of how old tank shells would punch through armor. Even if the shell doesn't penetrate, the sheer force of impact can cause spalling of the inner armour leading
![Projectile impact-induced spalling damage on carbon fiber reinforced polymer strengthened RC plates - ScienceDirect Projectile impact-induced spalling damage on carbon fiber reinforced polymer strengthened RC plates - ScienceDirect](https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S0263822323004737-gr1.jpg)