ford3tontank

World War One Tank

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• Richard Norton said:

  The Renault FT, frequently referred to in post-World War I literature as the "FT-17" or "FT17" (see Nomenclature), was a French light tank that was among the most revolutionary and influential tank designs in history. The FT was the first armored tracked vehicle or "tank" to have its armament within a fully rotating turret, The Renault FT's basic configuration - turret in the front, engine compartment in the back and protruding tracks (at least in front) - inaugurated the standard pattern repeated in most tanks to this day. Armour historian Steven Zaloga has called the Renault FT "the world's first modern tank". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_FT

• fabulous arithmetic said:

  This is the Ford 3 Ton Tank at Fort Knox, Ky. It has been moved to Fort Benning, Georgia. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/us_army_rolling_along/2848595115/]