History of Tanks & Armored Warfare

France’s second tank of WWI was bigger, louder, and packed a massive 75mm gun, but was it actually any good? In this episode, we dive into the story of the Saint-Chamond: a tank born from industrial ambition and political compromise. Overweight, under-tracked, and endlessly debated, the Saint-Chamond shows us what happens when power outruns practicality on the battlefield

Join us as we discuss the story of France’s first tank—the daring, fire-spewing Schneider CA1! From bold innovation to battlefield chaos, discover how this steel beast helped shape the future of armored warfare in France. Have questions, comments or concerns? Email Me at Historytanksarmor@gmail.com

In today’s episode, we barely scratch the surface of the tank’s origin story, from the experimental prototypes like "Little Willie" and "Mother" to the battlefield-tested Mark V. We explore the challenges of early tank design and their revolutionary impact on World War I. Join us as we uncover how these mechanical innovations changed warfare forever. If you have any questions,...

In this debut episode, we explore the origins of the tank and the creation of Little Willie —the world’s first tracked armored fighting vehicle. From the trench stalemate of World War I to the bold engineering experiments of 1915, we uncover how this boxy prototype paved the way for a revolution in warfare. Have questions, comments or concerns? Email me at Historytanksarmor@gmail.com

This episode will be a very rough breakdown of how the podcast will be structured. It will also set the stage for season 1 of the podcast Have questions? Email me at Historytanksarmor@gmail.com