Commentary The failure of the Russians to use their most advanced tanks in Ukraine recalls critical historical lessons that apply to advanced Chinese weapon systems like their capital ships and J-20 fighter. A significant part of the Russian army’s poor performance involves their tanks, including the total absence of the new and feared T14. Their absence is understandable because of that dismal performance, but it also raises several important points concerning the utility of new and supposedly fearsome weapons. Analysts suspect the T14 is missing because they are too few to make a difference and too expensive to lose in battle. This isn’t surprising to those who learn the lessons of military history. It suggests that the regime’s superweapons won’t make a difference in the next war because they are too valuable to use and lose. As I wrote years ago, there should be no Western fear over the T14 …