Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 The Germans got into tank building late in WWI and only built around 20. They had a crew of 18 and most were destroyed during battle or scrapped after the war. The tank commander and driver sat on top of the engine and had to wear asbestos suits to protect them from the heat. The only remaining WWI German tank is in Australia. It was taken as a war trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 ain't that nice of em to provide aiming points CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 A priceless treasure to be sure. I sure wouldn't have wanted to be in one of those snails when the artillery shells started coming down, let alone sitting on the engine wearing asbestos underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 https://youtube.com/shorts/bJrSTfTGryU?feature=share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 The French jumped on tank technology. The Renault FT of 1917 was a 2 man light tank that looks more like what you think of as a standard tank design, with a revolving turret. The US built about 900 under license but they weren’t finished before the war ended. When Germany invaded France in 1940, the French outnumbered the Germans in Tanks and many were superior to the early panzers. But lousy coordination with the infantry and incompetent leadership doomed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 44 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said: A priceless treasure to be sure. I sure wouldn't have wanted to be in one of those snails when the artillery shells started coming down, let alone sitting on the engine wearing asbestos underwear. They were more of a good psychological weapon than effective combat machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 interesting post , thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 It's an interesting tank to see in person. If you're ever in Canberra, don't miss out on visiting the War Memorial. So is this Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet Rocket And this 262, thankfully Hitler didn't get these in the air in the early '40's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 A trial run for panzer development? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 On 3/20/2023 at 12:05 PM, Utah Bob #35998 said: The French jumped on tank technology. The Renault FT of 1917 was a 2 man light tank that looks more like what you think of as a standard tank design, with a revolving turret. The US built about 900 under license but they weren’t finished before the war ended. When Germany invaded France in 1940, the French outnumbered the Germans in Tanks and many were superior to the early panzers. But lousy coordination with the infantry and incompetent leadership doomed them. This one is here in Kansas City at the National WWI Museum. Not visible is the left side with the hole that disabled it. The museum is extensive and well worth visiting as it's the only one in the country dedicated the Great War. https://www.theworldwar.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 The British fielded the first tanks. Then between the wars the French and Germans ran with the concept, developing better models. Then at the outbreak of WW2, the UK and US had to play catch up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Lt Eisenhower and Maj Patton posing with the Renault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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