The First World War
In the hall displaying tanks from the First World War are the venerable ancestors, the first three French tanks from 14-18.
Heirs to the Artillery, they allowed the Infantry to penetrate enemy defences and pursue operations to victory.
Amongst the exhibits on show in this hall are:
Schneider tank
St Chamond tank
Renault FT17 tank
Renault Truck
Documents published in this section
Wednesday 22 April 2009
by Magalie
by Magalie
Renault FT17 Tank
In analysing the limited success of the heavy tanks, General Estienne came up with the idea of a smaller tracked vehicle, relatively agile and easy to build.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
by Magalie
by Magalie
St Chamond Tank
The result of official reaction to Colonel Estienne’s initiative, this tank also was named after its builder.
Wednesday 22 April 2009
by Magalie
by Magalie
Schneider Tank
The first French tank was devised by Colonel Estienne and built by the Schneider Company.
