Renault FT crew on exercise – Colorized By Amazing–Ace
Char d’Instruction
The initial batch of 150 Renault FT, called Char d’Instruction, were for testing and training only.
A small sign located on the front of the nose read, “Non Protégé”
which translates in English to “Not Protected” meant to indicate that
the vehicle should only be used for demonstration.
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a7v tank named “Cyklop”.
Schneider CA-1
Char 2C Monitor.
Schneider CA-1
St-Chamond French Heavy Tank
Char Saint-Chamond showing the overhanging front hull and the later M.1897 75 mm field gun. 1917.
Apr 1 1918 “Tanks arrive at Camp Merritt … for Victory Loan Drive. Twenty tanks of American design arrive at Camp Merritt to receive coat of camouflage before starting for New York to participate in opening parade of Victory Loan” on Apr 12 1918.
National Archives Identifier:45508565
Local Identifier:165-WW-313A-71
Two Tommies with knocked out Mk IV tank.