The French Char B1 Bis was heavy, slow, and outdated compared to Germany’s fast panzers. Yet, at Stonne, Captain Billotte’s ...

Once he had destroyed the entire company—11 Panzer IIIs and two Panzer IVs in all—Billotte continued his advance and added two 37-millimeter anti-tank guns to the tally. By 7:00 A.M., Stonne was back ...

Heavy tanks are the largest cavalry meant to face off against other tanks. This means they have the thickest armor and biggest gun, trading off mobility for enhanced protection and firepower. Because ...

Take a look inside the French Char B1, one of the most distinctive tanks of World War II. This video walks through its heavy armor, unique layout, and dual-gun setup, showing how French engineers ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The B1s were very tough—flat-out invulnerable to the 20-milimeter gun on the Wehrmacht’s most numerous tank, the Panzer II. At five o’clock in the morning on May 16, ...