The St-Chamond was the second French heavy tank design during the Great War, after the Schneider CA1, with around 400 built. It mounted a 75mm howitzer in the nose plus 4 machine guns, but its very short track run meant poor cross country performance and trench-crossing ability. At TANKFEST 2017, the Musée des Blindés brought their St-Chamond tank, which sat alongside the Museum's replica Mark IV and A7V. A remarkable sight to see the three First World War vehicles represented side-by-side⁠ The

Soviet Tank Design: Unmatched Innovation or Flawed Production? Soviet tank design during the 20th century is often viewed as a blend of unmatched innovation and flawed production practices. Beginning with the introduction of the T-34 in 1940, which featured sloped armor and a powerful 76mm gun, Soviet engineers prioritized effectiveness over complexity. This approach led to the rapid mass production of tanks that significantly outperformed their contemporaries, helping to turn the tide in World

The monstrosity that was the American T28 Super Heavy Tank (also known as the Gun Motor Carriage T95) this 86 metric ton monster was designed to breach the Siegfried Line defences in the second half of WWII. Due to its weight, the T28 featured extra sets of tracks (so four tracks in total) to properly distribute its mass. To allow the vehicle to be transportable the outside tracks were detachable and could be towed behind the vehicle. Once near its objective the T28 was capable of attaching its