Previous attempts at a military parade in the nation's capital have been met with concern that the Army's Abrams tanks would tear up roads.

The Army will place large metal plating at key points on Washington's streets. That's to better protect them from the thunderous movements of 25 M1 Abrams main battle tanks set to roll through the capital in a military parade on June 14.

The Army anticipates featuring 150 vehicles, 50 aircraft and 6,600 soldiers in the parade, as well as a fireworks display and festival on the National Mall.