Osprey - French Tanks of World War I Tank TOG much of it new to

much of it new to the west

it has spawned derivatives such as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge

which were attached to the front of the tank to allow it to move through the thick brush

Not recommended for under 10 years of age

and wider tracks

Osprey - French Tanks of World War I Tank TOG much of it new toBy Steven J Zaloga Paperback It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However, France's early tanks the Schneider CA and the St Chamond suffered from poor mobility and armour compared to their contemporaries. Indeed, the Schneider's initial use on the Chemin des Dames in 1917 was a bloody fiasco. In spite of initial set backs, the French army redeemed its reputation with the Renault FT. The Renault