Life Inside The Most Advanced Tank Of WWI (Cross Section)
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Published7 months ago
Duration11:21
Video ID3cXZK-Q3LP8
Languageen
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Ever wondered what it really feels like to command an entire armored force? Try World of Tanks for free with our link and use code COMBAT for a strong head start: https://tanks.ly/3WlaX1N
Discover the Renault FT — the little tank that changed everything. Born in the trenches of WWI, it introduced the rotating turret and rear engine layout that became the blueprint for every modern tank. In this video, we explore its design, battlefield role, and lasting legacy in military history.
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Timestamps:
Intro: (00:00)
Origins: (00:38)
Naming: (02:14)
Dimensions: (02:48)
Weapons: (03:26)
Crew: (04:22)
Armor: (06:15)
Engine And Performance: (06:38)
Production Numbers And Variants: (07:19)
Other Users: (08:05)
Battlefield Performance And Legacy: (08:46)
Conclusion: (10:14)
Further Reading:
“Renault FT (1917).” Tanks-AFV.com. https://tank-afv.com/ww1/fr/renault_ft.php
“French Renault FT-17: (1917-1918)” Museum of the American GI. https://americangimuseum.org/collections/restored-vehicles/french-renault-ft-17-1917-1918/
“Renault FT-17.” MilitaryFactory.com. Last edited February 8, 2019. https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/detail.php?armor_id=225
“The Renault FT- Development and Combat Debut.” TankMuseum.org. May 29, 2018.
https://tankmuseum.org/article/ft-17
Chen, C Peter. “FT-17.” World War II Database. https://ww2db.com/vehicle_spec.php?q=294
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