The small Renault FT-17: a WWI tank success story

History · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover why the compact Renault FT-17 became one of the most effective armored vehicles used during the First World War.

The video examines the Renault FT-17, a small tank that proved to be one of the most successful models of the First World War.

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