Author Archives: Jim Bambra

The Renault FT17 saw its first action in May 1918. Featuring a fully rotating turret, the FT17 set the benchmark for many other tanks to follow. In 1940, its performance was similar to the Panzer I. The FT17 was fielded … Continue reading →

Built by the société des Forges et Chantiers de la Mediterranée, the FCM36 is a light, infantry support tank. The FCM36 has all-round sloped armour that improves its Reaction to 7D. The FMC 36 is limited by its One-Man Turret … Continue reading →

The Renault R35 forms the majority of France’s armoured units, but it’s a flawed design. While intended to be a light, two-man tank it’s slow, although well-armoured. Like many French tanks, it has a One-Man Turret which reduces its combat … Continue reading →

The Char 2C is the largest tank of World War Two and was developed as a breakthrough tank. Development started in 1917 and they were first were produced in 1921. The Char 2C has a crew of 12 and has … Continue reading →

The S35 was built by the Société d’Outillage Mécanique et d’Usinage d’Artillerie, abbreviated to SOMUA. Designed to fight enemy armour, the S35 has has an effective 47L32 gun in a One-and-a-Half Man turret where the radio operator helps the commander … Continue reading →