This is the story of the Evolution of the Tank during World War One. Notorious for its appalling human cost, the First World War was fought using the latest technology – and the tank was invented to overcome the brutally unique conditions of this conflict. Arriving at the mid-point of the war, they would be built and used by the British Commonwealth, French and German armies – with the US Army using both British and French designs. 00:00 | Intro 01:17 | The Beginnings of WWI 02:13 | The Solution to Trench Warfare 03:47 | Initial Ideas 05:42 | How to Cross a Trench 08:08 | How Effective was the Tank? 15:40 | Battlefield Upgrades 17:09 | New Designs 24:32 | Conclusion This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé. #tankmuseum #evolution #tank #tanks #ww1 #technology
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