US army celebrates 237th birthday with cupcake tank

14 June 2012 Last updated at 23:02 ET Help

The United States army has celebrated its 237th birthday with a tank covered in cupcakes.

Five thousand cakes were donated by a local bakery to decorate the tank, which was put on display at the Pentagon.

Tim Allman reports.

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