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The super-heavy tank – the French FCM Char 2C (II)

More details on the history of the Frenchy heavy tank, Char 2C, and the political and military infighting around its development. Includes specification for the Char 2C bis.

Posted byChris Chant01/12/201402/12/2014Posted inLand warfare, Military equipment, WWI, WWIITags: Char 2C, France, heavy tank, WWI, WWII

The super-heavy tank – the French Char 2C (I)

An early example of super-heavy tanks, the French Char 2C was developed during WWI. Technical and logistical issues prevented its successful development.

Posted byChris Chant24/11/201429/11/2014Posted inLand warfare, Military equipment, WWITags: Char 2C, France, heavy tank, WWI

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