The H35 and H39 symbolize the French defeat
The Hotchkiss H35, and later its evolution, the H39, were supposed to represent the power of the French army before World War II. However, these light tanks quickly became symbols of the French defeat in 1940 against the German Blitzkrieg.
In this video, discover the history of the H35 and H39:
their design and technical characteristics,
their use during the Battle of France,
their strengths, weaknesses, and design errors,
and their place in the history of French tanks.
🔎 A comprehensive analysis to understand why the H35 has gone down in history as "the tank of defeat," despite the courage of the French crews.
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