The National Interest

Why the Nazis Were Helpless Against France’s Char B1 Heavy Tank

Here’s What You Need To Remember: The B1s were very tough—flat-out invulnerable to the 20-milimeter gun on the Wehrmacht’s most numerous tank, the Panzer II. Panzer III, 38t and IV tanks only had a ...
The National Interest

The French Tank That Nearly Beat Hitler’s Best (But Was Badly Misused)

Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite completely overmatching its peers in firepower and armor, the B1 had major flaws. It could only achieve a maximum speed of 17 miles per hour while contemporaries ...