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>BMP-1 was fielded by the Soviets in 1966
>Marder was fielded by West Germany in 1971
>Literal GULF WAR where Bradleys were used extensively in 1990-1991
>The Pentagon Wars: Reformers Challenge the Old Guard came out in 1993
>Adapted into an HBO film in 1998

The timeline for this is utterly messed up. The Reformers were out of date by decades, and didn't understand what an IFV. And for whatever reason, everyone ignored the Gulf War, where the Bradley performed well. I think the smart bombs took president over it in the media coverage.