Evolution of British Tanks | Animated History

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Sources:

Mediums Marks I-III (United Kingdom: Profile Publications, 1969).

Bonds, R. An Illustrated Guide to Modern Tanks and Fighting Vehicles (Salamander Books, 1980)

Dunston, S. Challenger Main Battle Tank 1982-1997 (Osprey Publishing, 2003).

Dunston, S. Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank 1987-2006 (Osprey Publishing, 2006).

Ellis, Chris., Chamberlain Peter. British and American Tanks of World War II (United Kingdom: Granite Impex Limited, 1981).

Fletcher, David. British Light Tanks 1927–45: Marks I–VI (United Kingdom: Bloomsbury USA, 2014).

Fletcher, David. British Mark I Tank 1916 (United Kingdom: Bloomsbury USA, 2004).

Fletcher, David. Crusader, Cruiser Tank 1939-45 (Osprey Publishing,1995)

Fletcher, David. Cromwell Cruiser Tank 1942-50 (Osprey Publishing, 2006).

Fletcher, David. Mark V Tank (United Kingdom: Bloomsbury USA, 2011).

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[TheArmchairHistorian]

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[tjal]

I love that you included David Fletcher from The Tank Museum in the segment on the Crusader! Genuinely very wholesome to see 😊

[patrickhaeusler]

Now that you've talked about the US, Germany, Russia and Britain, I think the next video of this kind should discuss the evolution of either French or Japanese tanks.

[lucianoosorio]

“The tank was originally invented to clear the way for the infantry in the teeth of machine gun fire. Now it is the infantry who will have to clear a way for the tanks.” Winston Churchill

[yohance]

I’d love to see the evolution of French tanks! They brought us the standard tank layout, but have also always had some quirky design sensibilities

[nikolasfoulger]

I personally would love to see a tank evolution video done on Italian tanks. As they not only do I find their armored history the most fascinating, but is also among the most underdiscussed of the major players of WW2

[atinofspam]

7:18 I love how you feature David Fletcher, rather sad to know he is no longer doing Tank Chats

[LeDocteur]

Now that you've covered most of the main players in armored warfare, I think French tank design would be a good one to discuss. While they've had similar difficulties as the British in implementing tank design, they have also been a catalyst in tank development since the Interwar period. While they have definitely had some wacky designs, they also pushed into common practice the standard tank layout, seen to this day.

[burry__]

So glad you guys are expanding on this series. I think doing Japanese or French tanks next would be amazing!

[CadetTommy]

Just a Note, Chally wasn’t an evolution of Chieftain, the two are separate designs sharing a main gun. Chally has different suspension, sights, armour, secondary armament, hull, chassis, and engine. And Challenger 1 was found to be one of the most reliable tanks in the desert, not the least. As for Challenger 2, it does not feature the same gun as Challenger 1, the 120mm L11A1 rifle, it instead features the improved L30A1 rifle with a 2 part breech block and an improved firing mechanism that reduces failures and the breech allows for far higher pressures. Challenger 2 was not found to fail its initial tests, but rather went through extensive testing to ensure the crews liked it and the designers got feedback, such as the installation of a 1x periscope for the gunner.

[anundundian]

Love to see an evolution on the Italian “Tank”

[Combat_Dummi]

FINALLY, US BRITS ARE APPRECIATED AS THE MAKER OF THESE METAL TITANS

[foxmccloud]

9:15 Fun Fact. The Matilda II also supported a 3 Inch Howitzer in some conversions. Mainly used by the Australian Army during the Pacific Campaign due to how close quarters the combat was at times.

[benkendall]

This is absolutely STELLAR! Massive props for citing your sources, the nods to bovington with Mr Fletcher and the info board, and crediting the Czechs for the BESA. I can tell I’m gonna spend a lot of time very soon binging your other videos! ..I was about to post this and the kiwi came up, I love the sense of humour you guys have, it’s so fitting!

[EmilyChaosDrivr]

I love the Churchill and Centurion tanks. Nice to see them covered in one of your videos. How about a video that focuses on New Zealands, Australian and Canadian tank and armored vehicle designs.

[paleoph]

I like the detail at 7:28 where the Sten is held properly by the barrel shroud instead the usually incorrect depiction of holding magazine well or the magazine itself.

[paleoph]

Finally, the next evolution video is here! 🇬🇧

[rafaelnishizumi]

Personally, my Favorite Tank from the British is the Centurion. I even considered it better than the M48 Patton. Also let's see Japanese Tanks

[skyden]

*STOP!* Hammer-Time!!! 😳🥴😆 👍
-Little "Easter-Egg" bits like these showing up in these videos never fail to crack me up. I love the history-information provided by these videos as is, but those random pop-culture-reference additions are the cherries on top.

[Xumak]

well thanks for the David Fletcher cameo, it put a smile on my face