How the French attempted to break the stalemate of trench warfare
In short: During the latter half of the First World War, French military leaders sought a massive solution to the deadlock of the trenches. This video explores the development of the Char 2C, a colossal tank designed to shatter the front lines.
To combat the static nature of WWI combat, French General Mourret, the Sub-Secretary of Artillery, commissioned the FCM shipyard to build a massive vehicle. This project, known as the 'char d’assaut de grand modèle' or 'great model assault tank,' was intended to serve as a heavy breakthrough machine.
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