In early 1940 the Char B1 was considered one of the most formidable tanks in the world, yet within months it became a symbol of France’s defeat. This episode examines how interwar politics, defensive ...

Heavy tanks are the largest cavalry meant to face off against other tanks. This means they have the thickest armor and biggest gun, trading off mobility for enhanced protection and firepower. Because ...

Saying the Char B1 was France's best tank during World War II might sound incongruous, considering the European country (along with Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Belgium) fell to the Nazi war ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The B-1 was technically impressive, but it couldn’t win the Battle of France. At five o’clock in the morning on May 16, 1940 a company of the 8th Panzer Regiment lay ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite its power, the B1 could not shift the overwhelming tide of events. At five o’clock in the morning on May 16, 1940 a company of the 8th Panzer Regiment lay in an ...

Two tanks. Two doctrines. One battlefield. In this head-to-head, we compare France’s heavily armored Char B1 with Germany’s agile Panzer III. This video breaks down their firepower, armor, mobility, ...