Overview
Explore the fascinating world of World War I tanks in this 30-minute video from Simple History. Discover the revolutionary FT-17 Light Tank, the formidable Tank Mk I Heavy Tank, and the German A7V Tank. Learn about the Saint-Chamond and the massive Char 2C Super Heavy Tank, nicknamed "Behemoth." Delve into unique tank-related topics such as reversed tanks, K Bullets, and the Tankgewehr M1918 anti-tank rifle. Investigate the peculiar Tsar Tank, often considered the strangest tank ever designed. Gain insights into the shortcomings of Italian tanks during World War II and experience life inside a WWI Mk.V tank through a detailed cross-section examination.
Syllabus
WWI Tanks: FT-17 Light Tank.
WWI Tanks: Tank Mk I Heavy Tank.
WWI Tanks: A7V Tank.
WWI Tanks: Saint-Chamond.
Char 2C Super Heavy Tank (Behemoth).
Reversed & K Bullets.
Tankgewehr M1918 (Anti-Tank Rifle).
The Tsar Tank - The Strangest Tank Ever?.
Why were Italian Tanks so bad? (World War II).
Life Inside a WWI Mk.V Tank (Cross Section).
Taught by
Simple History