During the Battle of France, Captain Pierre Billotte’s Char B1 bis heavy tank carved into a German armored force near the village of Stonne and unleashed one of the most astonishing solo tank actions ...

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, ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite completely overmatching its peers in firepower and armor, the B1 had major flaws. It could only achieve a maximum speed of 17 miles per hour while contemporaries ...