One of the most terrifying tank battles of WW2 came at the French in May of 1940 , in Battle of Stonne. A German officer ...

The Char B1 initially had 40 mm of frontal armor, but the B1 bis version upgraded this to 60 mm up front and 55 mm on the sides. It also had a 75 mm howitzer in the hull and a 47 mm turret gun ...

Nearly 800 of France's arsenal were Char B1 or B1 Bis variants. The Char B1 was first drawn up during World War I (1919, to be exact) to support infantry and, when called upon, roll in as a heavy ...

Summary: In May 1940, during intense fighting in Stonne, France, the Char B1 bis tank “Eure,” commanded by Capt. Pierre Billotte, showcased the formidable capabilities of French armor against ...

A short initial run of 35 Char B1s was quickly superseded by the B1 bis model, with higher-velocity SA35 47-millimeter gun for busting enemy tanks and a 300-horsepower engine.