Inside A British WW1 Tank - The Mark IV I THE GREAT WAR Special

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Indy and Tank Museum curator David Willey take a look at the British Mark IV tank. Over 1000 of these tanks were built and they are an iconic symbol of early tank warfare during World War 1. We discuss crew conditions and other important details in this episode.
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Literature (excerpt):
Gilbert, Martin. The First World War. A Complete History, Holt Paperbacks, 2004.
Hart, Peter. The Great War. A Combat History of the First World War, Oxford University Press, 2013.
Hart, Peter. The Great War. 1914-1918, Profile Books, 2013.
Stone, Norman. World War One. A Short History, Penguin, 2008.
Keegan, John. The First World War, Vintage, 2000.
Hastings, Max. Catastrophe 1914. Europe Goes To War, Knopf, 2013.
Hirschfeld, Gerhard. Enzyklopädie Erster Weltkrieg, Schöningh Paderborn, 2004
Michalka, Wolfgang. Der Erste Weltkrieg. Wirkung, Wahrnehmung, Analyse, Seehamer Verlag GmbH, 2000
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[@TheGreatWar]

If you are wondering why the video has a few views already, we did a little early access test for our Patreons.

[@HistoryFirst]

The Great War hey so if your in a tank, wouldn't all the bullets flying out of the machine gun hurt?

[@TheGreatWar]

+Matt F You mean the casings?

[@mercoid]

Matt F ... if you mean the ejected casings, then no. They'd be a minor annoyance maybe, but by far would be the least of your worries. They may even have had brass catcher bags/boxes on the ejection ports. If the floor of the tank got littered with casings I imagine it would be like walking on ball bearings.

[@BillyMartin4Life]

The Great War great video as always, If you do more video like this, would you possibly do one with nicholas moran AKA "the chieftain," because he does a series of video where he goes inside tank and breaks down how it works, what each crew person gets to play with, and how maintenance is done

[@SvenneSnackar]

Hallå grabben, I wonder if there was any African-American or other black people how fight in WW1 in Europe? I know they have history about the Harlem Hellfighters , just want you to tell about them :P

[@8080256256]

"It's claustrophobic, extremely noisy, scalding hot and it leaks carbon monoxide. And that's before the Germans even start firing at you." Yikes.

[@petergray2712]

Merkwürdigliebe Nothing beats the thrill of first gen tech :)

[@nickbuckley4371]

And you also mow down the Germans

[@nickbuckley4371]

And vomit

[@nickbuckley4371]

And go deaf

[@nickbuckley4371]

And scream at each other

[@bernarddavis1050]

My late father was a tank driver on the western front; was in every major action from the first, Cambrai as well. In one battle, the commander turned to him and said "Davis, turn the bloody lights back on". He replied "They're not off, sir." Poor devil had been hit and blinded, but hadn't felt it yet. We now use the officer's words as our family motto. Despite many close brushes with death, my old dad always said that being selected for the Tank Corps had saved his bacon in the war, because he otherwise would have been in the infantry during the Somme campaign.

[@blankblank5409]

Respect

[@ms-terious]

What a story you have there! Wow 👏

[@kostan55]

Oh wow

[@Jarod-sm5rf]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@bernarddavis1050]

@@mynamejeff8401 Actually no, I am only in my 77th year. My father was widowed in 1937, and married for a second time in 1941 to a woman much younger than himself. I was born in 1945. He fathered 9 children in all; they and their descendants all owe their existence to his survival of the Great War. Skinny shares all round when his estate was divided after his death in 1977!

[@picklepea9186]

Careful... Ian might be hiding in the grass with a tankgewehr waiting for the right moment

[@sabufinisher]

Pickle Pea hopefuly one day they make a collaberation in an episode

[@maciejpociecha6357]

I'd be more worried about a certain cowgirl-sailor with one...

[@Statusinator]

Keep a look out for goofy hats sticking up from the grass

[@Andvare]

Statusinator, period correct head gear, surely?

[@blankblank6545]

sabufinisher they already have

[@jimzawacki3041]

Finally, a museum where i'm allowed to touch all of the exhibits.

[@B355Y]

Trey Lower be honest you touched them anyway 🤣

[@gyrsriddle]

Trey Lower I

[@einefreunde]

It's a great place to visit. The only time I have visited they were moving the Tiger from one shed to another. Such a worthwhile visit.

[@howardfortyfive9676]

I visited a tank museum 20+ years ago which was *outside.* Signs everywhere stating *Do NOT Climb On Tanks.* I take a lazy look around me at 360. I am *ALL ALONE* middle of the week. So I spent next 90m *climbing on EVERY tank half track and gun that took my fancy* and felt like I was 10yr old. Afterwards I walk to building with inside exhibits of small arms uniforms and such like. *CLOSED IT WAS. RATS.* Oh well. Learned a lesson that day, checkout which part closes first!!

[@wirelessone2986]

The inside looks like somethin Captain Nemo would have built

[@CybranM]

More videos with David please, so well spoken and knowledgeable

[@SigEpBlue]

Indeed. I could listen to him go on about these tanks for quite a while. Seems very passionate about conveying what life was like for the soldiers, too.

[@TheGreatWar]

+CybranM don't worry, there will be more

[@bujler]

Look up Tank Chats. It's mainly with someone called David Fletcher, but this guy does some as well.

[@Erreul]

Indy just seemed off with this interview, is he okay? Like he was jumpy to ask questions, almost seemed like he didn't really want to be there, he'd be adding something while David was still talking, it just seemed off from his other interviews.

[@olelarsen7688]

Yes, and faireys just have soo lose wrists.

[@patrickyoung8201]

Wait.... There was a World War Two!?!?! Indie you spoiled history for me!! Why!?!?!?

[@anthonythefirst9451]

Leon King - AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

[@zacharyhobia159]

Leon King it's ok, Austria Hungary was still there to help out Germany right? Right??

[@ballisticvole]

I guess the Germans won, there's no way the Allies would let a defeated Germany get strong enough to fight a second war.

[@doctorx2105]

Leon King DUDE!! SHHH!!

[@wach9191]

But will it end by christmas?

[@paulx7540]

It is a pleasure to hear a well-informed and enthusiastic expert. I am planning to go to the Tank museum in November and will look out for him.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Paul do say hi for us

[@bubbamike4743]

Did you meet him

[@williamprince1114]

Tank = Bullet Magnet. I think in WW 1 the tanks supported the infantry as much as anything by focusing enemy machine guns and artillery on the tanks rather then the infantry.

[@williamprince1114]

wickedholland I was speaking of the tanks in general however yes the bundle was dropped in tank traps and trenches to 'bridge' the gap.

[@Prod_TKJ808]

than*

[@infantryhawk]

I haven't heard reports of machine gunners wasting their ammo on tanks. Germans figured out quite quickly that was ineffective

[@cannedpiss5178]

@Chef Jeff yes, although i suppose in the early ones you'll be too dazzled by the carbon monoxide and heat to have such an awful time.

[@bernarddavis1050]

@@infantryhawk Well, my old dad who was a tank driver on the Western Front in many bloody actions spoke of the walls of his tank glowing red hot under the hammering of concentrated German MG fire, with molten lead running down the joints between the armour plates. MG fire was directed at vision slits and gun embrasures and was effective to some degree in restricting the actions of the tank crews. Terrified British infantry would often try to hide behind and even under the tanks, apparently not realising that they would be much safer keeping their distance from these bullet magnets. Tank crews were under orders to ignore them.

[@dmw1262]

This is the best WW1 tank video (non-documentary) I have ever seen. As a former "Tanker", I have always wanted a good look and explanation of what is inside one of these. Now I've gotten a decent look. Outstanding videography! Kudos to the whole team! This is going into the save file.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

mike berk Take a look at Guy Martin’s rebuild of a ww1 tank. He’s a motorcycle racer and with help they rebuild one pulled from a French field and then drive it in Belgium on Remembrance Day.

[@acediadekay3793]

Did you meet Lindybeige ? I don't think he ever left that museum

[@bobbobson5595]

Acedia DeKay He lives there now

[@silvesby]

I'm surprised they didn't find him inside of the Mk IV, but then again, he's probably inside the Churchill.

[@edgarbanuelos6472]

I keep expecting him to appear in the back around running around yelling some kind of absurd war cry as he jumps into another tank.

[@xenofoxx]

I think he sleeps near the S-Tank to defend his claim on the Top 5 Tank list.

[@davideldred.campingwilder6481]

I saw many a tank and jeep traveling thru France, Belgium as war memorials. It really is quite a pleasure. I was cycling and camping. A great place I camped was on the battle fields surrounding Ypres. Camp fire, beer, open sky...

[@ralphjacobson8815]

I was a tanker (Patton and Abrams) and have always been fascinated by the historical vehicles. I would love to be in that thing on the move.

[@telsah1]

For many years we used to visit an older gentleman when I was young who had been a tank driver in the war and was in one that was blown up and he had scars on his face. I don't know which war. Can't remember. But presume it was WW2. He would not talk about it though. I wanted him to but mum would tell us not to ask because he apparently did not like talking about it. This is awesome to watch. Thank you so much. When see those movies with the tanks they will mean more now :)

[@adamkingston2725]

22:34 I love the guy standing on the tank there. You can see him stumble as the tank rolls on. Something about that is really nice. Maybe it's humanizing? Maybe shows just how much the tanks rolled as they drove? Whatever it is, it makes me smile.

[@ortega701]

He was probably laughing with the guy walking next to the tank after he almost fell, you can barely see him turn his head to look at him

[@treky4life488]

This channel just gets better and better as it goes. This format of following events as their anniversary comes up is a great way of studying history and also understanding the "why" instead of just the "how" of it. I hope this format gets widely adopted and adapted for other historical conflicts. Thank you for the hard work and love put into this channel, it shows, and keep up the great work.

[@TheGreatWar]

Well, when we are finished with WW1, we would be up for other eras.

[@jesuisbarteljaap404]

When your last name is Willey, I'd imagine he had a rough time in school

[@Wazzok1]

He looks about the age to have been called by his last name by teachers as well!

[@rickvandenberg6426]

Je Suis Barteljaap lol Barteljaap!

[@N0el5]

Coincidentally the first tank was named Little Willie.

[@TPerm-hj4sf]

Just a fun fact, the first Willey started the family name just to make his descendants mentally tougher by having experience of handling being called a Wiley.

[@davekrab3363]

What about his brother, Richard?

[@musicalhistorian2689]

Makes me think of the song "The tanks that broke the ranks" In No Man's Land one early morn at sixty in the shade From out the British lines there came the famous Tank Brigade The Huns began to strafe 'em, couldn't make it out at all Especially when the tanks began the Caterpillar crawl. And the tanks went on, and they strolled along with an independent air And their guns began to blare, and the Huns began to swear For they pulled the trees up by the roots, and they made the Huns look like galoots Did the tanks that broke the ranks out in Picardy. The Huns peeped through their trenches, for they couldn't understand. They cried "Here comes the British Navy, sailing on the land!" The Kaiser saw them also and, as through the trench he ran, He shouted out to Tirpitz "Hush! Here comes the bogey man!" And the tanks went on, and they strolled along with an independent air Said the Huns, "It isn't fair! You're not fighting on the square!" At the fortress then they made a call and started walking through the wall Did the tanks that broke the ranks out in Picardy. When Hindenburg first saw a tank he chaffed and made a fuss. He said to Little Willie "It's a motor omnibus!" Then Little Willie saw it and he made a rude remark Said he, "It's not a 'bus at all - it's Noah inside his Ark!" And the tanks went on, and they strolled along with an independent air And a German colonel there nearly lost his ginger hair From inside the tank there came a claw, and it pulled him through the early door And they took him for a joy-ride round Picardy. And they strolled along to the Bois Boulong with an independent air, Up and down each thoroughfare, and they didn't seem to care; Then the little bantam driver cried to all the Tommies, "Jump inside And it's tuppence all the way from here to Berlin".

[@Hornfrog]

I don’t think this tanks would make it to Berlin before breaking down 😆

[@Hornfrog]

But great song

[@mtslyh]

Awesome! Please let David know how much we appreciate his knowledge/expertise. He was very easy to listen to and was a wealth of knowledge.

[@davidvonkettering204]

This episode has been one of the most inclusive explorations of the Mark IV that I have ever seen! Thanks, Indy and Crew! Love, David

[@acidburn134]

Indy you look a lot like a young Michael Caine.

[@royfr8136]

@TRAVELS WITH MY CAMERA i knew that would be the comment...."not a lot..." by the way

[@jordanvannortwick9426]

Michael Caine or My Cocaine?

[@rronaldreagan]

@@jordanvannortwick9426 you mean those crazy eyes and looking away from thr camera often? I assumed he wasnt very comfortable in front of the camera when it was shot

[@therealturdferguson8355]

Lol for sure

[@davehoward22]

Oi..

[@unnes]

Great video! Mr. Wiley was extremely knowledgeable and the small anecdotes he shared about a crew's experiences made for a very vivid history lesson.

[@stevenholladay6421]

I got to go inside one of these as a young boy , at Patton tank museum, Fort Knox , Louisville , Kentucky. A favorite memory of mine. I returned later as a young man , the museum wouldn't let you in the tanks.

[@bo12328]

Steven Holladay that one is actually open for a lecture sometimes! I got to go inside

[@indianajones4321]

"Who did what in a World War One" about Heinz Guderian?

[@TheGreatWar]

+Indiana Jones same problem like with Manstein. No ww1 pictures.

[@Battleship009]

Have you met The Chieftain?

[@petrameyer1121]

That hobby historian?

[@johnwills1748]

He was making ketchup for the German's bratwurst

[@willynthepoorboys2]

A truly eye opening episode. The tankers deserve an even greater debt of respect than I had realized.

[@calleb1594]

Can't wait to see another tank ,the whippet would really be cool.

[@archstanton5113]

Calle B yeah, it is often overlooked

[@calleb1594]

Arch Stanton Yeah i know they were used in ww 1, the russian revolution, the german revolution the, irich war of independece and bye japanese in manchuria. They were used bye many countrys and still nobody talks about the whippet.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Calle B I voted to film with the Whippet but was overturned

[@david-1775]

Would you have played Whip it by Devo?

[@michaelcoulter1114]

The Whippet wasn't used as often as the MarkIV/V were, as the Whippet was REALLY difficult to drive, and wasn't able to cross trenches as well, either. It was intended to be a breakthrough tank, capitalizing on the gains made by the MarkIV, but the depth of the German trench defenses made this tactic unrealistic.

[@equalizer3320]

The way Dave sizes up Indy at the outset of the interview is hilarious!😆

[@OfLefty]

I rarely ever comment on videos, but this conversation was extremely easy to understand and was a joy to watch. Thank you!

[@andrewlong6438]

The tank museum at Bovington is excellent. So much to see. You will spent a whole day there. Fascinating video. The Curator knows his stuff!

[@p3falien233]

Another great special ! And totally sums up the reason why you guys deserve many Patreon supporters. I like the sneak preview concept.

[@lawrenceiverson1924]

What un unbelievably claustrophobic job. I'ld 've run out screaming in minutes !!

[@gordonbennett835]

Great to see Excellent again, the only tank I was passed on at the museum as a volunteer warden

[@alyasgrey9370]

David Willey is freaking cool, and visiting that museum has absolutely become a dream of mine.

[@korstmahler]

You were at the Tank Museum? Did you visit the Lindybeige exhibit with it's wandering round-collar-shirted English tank enthusiast (Homo Perdiditanglicus)?

[@TheGreatWar]

+Korstmahler did see that at Tankfest, yes.

[@Amac1825]

Second from the bottom button on that vest is under more stress than the lads during shelling in the great war.

[@justinsimpson2335]

Awesome facts and knowledge from David! Great description and explanation of the tank and engineering that went into it!

[@hermanlindqvist7238]

What a great production, David is so well informed it is astonishing!

[@SigEpBlue]

I was a bit envious of the guys who got to drive these early tanks, but after watching this, I'm feeling bad for them! I can't imagine it ever being 'fun' in there.

[@charlesholzy]

what a wonderful video. The filmwork was great, the commentary was absolutely spectacular and that tank is just...wow....thanks guys, we need more stuff like this on youtube!

[@enveenva5584]

Y does Indy look kind of hungover in the thumbnail?XD

[@TheGreatWar]

+Charls that one Imperialist we filmed this after getting up at 5 in the morning, taking the ferry, picking Indy up at Gatwick airport, driving through London traffic to get to the tank museum.

[@mooseinator194]

And Indy got hammered on the flight. I heard he was double-fisting mini vodkas with his waistcoat off.

[@firepower7017]

Don Corleone holy 2 vodka bottles barely 1 bottle can knock down a person or turn them crazy

[@QALibrary]

should have got a flight to Southhampton airport :P

[@enveenva5584]

The Great War that explains it

[@0lionheart]

Genuinely fun and interesting listening to David talk, what a fantastic historian and educator!

[@TheStowAway594]

Fantastic episode!! Thank you for sharing that stunning museum with everyone, I will probably never get a chance to visit in real life, but at least I have had a chance to experience it through your channel. You guys are doing a awesome job!

[@michaelcoulter1114]

The Stowaway Search "the Tank Museum" here on KZbin, they've got many videos on various tanks.

[@TheStowAway594]

Michael Coulter thanks for the the info, I'll definitely check it out.

[@michaelcoulter1114]

The Stowaway You're welcome 😃

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

I've ALWAY wanted a proper inside look at the Mark IV and you delivered!!! Thanks SO much, I really appreciate it!!

[@martentrudeau6948]

Indy Neidell interviews David Willey can't be beat.

[@david-1775]

Great episode ! Maybe next time you can get the full crew in it and drive it around the base and fire off the guns. I would make a special donation to see that !!! Yes, I know it won't happen and isn't practical but I can dream !

[@TheGreatWar]

+David1775 I think after filming inside this thing we are not to keen on being inside when the engine is running.

[@david-1775]

What?? You don't want to sit right next to a running engine in a tank with no suspension so any bump can knock you around? All those bolts on the inside make it look like a sadist designed it. I can't imagine it being more miserable unless they replaced the gasoline engine with a coal powered steam engine. Still, you would probably be safer than an infantryman charging across no man's land into machine guns. Choices, choices !!! And honestly, once the carbon monoxide poisoning starts you won't feel the effects as much. ;)

[@BigJayAll]

Well he DID say that by liking it *ALL* our dreams would come true so.... start liking it?

[@kevinsullivan3448]

Hearing protection is a wonderful thing.

[@ferbthe2gadgetguy]

I think the crew filming and moving their cameras would be faster than actually moving the actual tank. Just a guest.

[@VCYT]

I been to that museum - an bought a stuffed hedgehog for my mum. An for the record it was from their souvenir shop. For she collects such items. She used to.

[@Naltddesha]

Lol

[@jayc3110]

An excellent discussion and education on this tank... Many other videos have 2 guys standing outside and talking... Getting INSIDE and filming the INTERIOR spaces really made this video an excellent historic account.... Thank you!

[@robotslug]

Incredibly interesting!~ Thank you Indy and David!

[@jonym.310]

"They had pistol holes to shoot people off the roof. Otherwise crowbar, sticky grenade, ...." THATS THE MOST BADASS WAY TO TAKE OUT A TANK!

[@Kyle-gw6qp]

*stick

[@thelegendaryklobb2879]

Best episode so far!! Cant wait for the Renault FT-17 episode

[@eddiecobbett4084]

If that's the tank from Whale Island, there's a story about it in Gerald Pawle's book about the DMWD. Apparently, when they first got the tank running (a project of an RNVR Lt called Alec Menhinick) they took it on a test run into Portsmouth and stopped at a pub for a while. They wrecked a salesman's car on the way back, half of the damage being paid for by the navy's 'Gunnery Improvement Fund'.

[@B2091]

A fantastic video! Thank you so much Great War and the tank museum for making this. That was a really detailed look into this tank. Keep up the great work 👍

[@aprimaryuser9113]

Having been in this tank myself, I can definitely say it was ridiculously cramped in there. Very interesting though. If anyone can go to this museum I’d really recommend

[@kenstr321]

Chain mail... In world war I... that's crazy awesome. That much bullet splash is going to have tons of lead vapor, with no respiratory filtering there must be a bunch of guys that got lead poisoning... Well if they lived long enough to suffer from it.

[@GumbootZone]

Did anyone elses ears perk up at the start when he said his name was David *Willey* ? The first ever tank prototype the British made was nick named "Little Willie". In fact, it's actually in this museum now.

[@Vivacior]

This is brilliant...our British tour-guide puts one directly in the seat of a young 19/20-year old in battle... yikes!!! Many thanks to our host for doing this... Scary and important history.... Cheers Charlotte USA

[@SMBancho830]

"Edwards behind you!"

[@venomsymbiote4887]

I like how in the mud and blood chapter of bf1, there's LIKE FIVE MEN INSIDE THE TANK!? There should be 3 more peoples inside the tank.

[@MrJ3]

David Willey is truly an amazing host.

[@crashrr2993]

My grandfather fought in tanks in WW1. He was in the first ever tank attack at Flers, and at Cambrai. One aspect of his experience bears out what this guy says at the end. My grandpa dug a secret hole under his bed, then he would 'lift' (aka steal) any fuel he could get his hands on between battles. He would store this under his bed till it was needed.

[@NickRatnieks]

Harry Ricardo was one of Britain's foremost automotive engineers. He established what is now called Ricardo Plc and there is a long list of achievements over 100 odd years- including the McLaren engine which the company also builds.

[@brianfuller7691]

I don't know what's scarier, facing that beast in WW1 or crewing one. There were many Mark IVs.

[@cosmoruski2012]

22:52 - small error: that should not be mph or km/h - just m or km - because the dude is talking about range, not speed

[@kstreet7438]

David Willey

[@beerglass2k]

I really liked the editing and camerawork on this episode. Especially those shots from inside the tank really got the right mood, felt cramped with just the three of you there! Thank you for doing what you do best!

[@TheGreatWar]

We we're actually 4 People in the tank as we shot with 2 cameras. :)

[@bim-ska-la-bim4433]

Fascinating - thank you for showing so much great history from this time. Have been watching your episodes and they're fantastic

[@ferbthe2gadgetguy]

You know what's weird? One second I was searching armored trains on Google Images then the next TGW uploads a video about inside a MK tank.

[@MarwanBassanio]

Hi Indy.. thank u and the crew for such a great show.. love from Baghdad...

[@load714]

My grandfather was a mechanic on a MK IV. He was in Co. B, 301st Tank Corp. AEF. He participated in Marne, Chauteau Thierry, Oise-Marne, and Meuse Argonne. He was wounded and gassed, lost one eye, and partial hearing. Always wanted to know his tank number but never found anymore info. I'm just glad my mom had this information. I know he did his training in the UK and France.

[@davidknight5032]

This was an excellent episode. My congratulations to Indy and the crew.

[@silmarian]

This was fascinating. I appreciate the slightly longer format, I learned a bunch of things I hadn't known.

[@moosemaimer]

7:48 Fancy editing!

[@Emanistan]

These episodes you do from the tank museum take me back to one of my favorite books I read back in my teens. It was called "The Boilerplate War" written back in the late 60s when lots of WWI veterans were still around. It was largely interviews with veterans of the tank service, most of whom were gifted storytellers with excellent memories for small details from 50 years before. Beyond tanks, it painted a vivid picture of life during the war (at least from the British perspective) and the people swept up in it. I was a slow reader back then, but I think I read it cover to cover at least three times.

[@stevencronin9434]

The museum curator is great in this. One of the best I've seen in KZbin videos.

[@HistoryFirst]

Hi could you ever do a special specifically on planes?

[@TheGreatWar]

+Matt F ohhhh you will be in for a treat next week.

[@Autobotmatt428]

Spoiler.

[@zayzay0823]

The Great War yesssss

[@hisnik2]

I was waiting on this episode. I think is the best episode ever made on this channel. Thanks guys.i hope i could visit a museum some Day.

[@TheGreatWar]

And it was only the first one of the many episodes we filmed there.

[@hisnik2]

are serious? Cant wait.

[@brodeur212]

The guy having a hamilton kakhi field… classic 🥰

[@Philly_Jump_Over_The_Fence]

Great video. Willey is a brilliant communicator and teacher with great knowledge of the vehicles and equipment.

[@orrin2002]

Awesome episode, tanks a lot.

[@waterbears9874]

this guy deserves much more subs than he has

[@TheGreatWar]

totally agree

[@cheyennereynoso4116]

I love when channels collaborate. I love Tank Chats. This guy is amazing to listen to.

[@tdk903]

Great episode and a terrific channel. Thanks to all concerned.

[@Verntallat7]

At 18:04 Indi looks as shellshocked as if he'd been in actual combat inside one of these beasts

[@hmmm9658]

I actually live near that museum

[@drunkenbarbarian8211]

I'm not too far either!

[@edwardhalpin7503]

One of the most captivating and fascinating videos I've watched in quite a while. Thanks to both Channels

[@Rose-rx6ni]

I've been to Whale Island in Portsmouth during the Junior Leaders Field Gun challenge (with the navy), so it was fun to find out that this tank was there during WW2.

[@kishi556]

The part where Indy is manning the 6 pound position reminds me of that chase scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

[@barrybatsbak29]

A question for out of the trenches maybe, What were the German counter-strategies when they encountered allied tanks in battle? I heard that during some of the earlier battles where tanks were deployed German artillery batteries had standing orders to immediately target any tanks they spotted, but I was wondering what their anti-tank doctrines were during the later stages of the war when the use of tanks was was more widespread. Also did the British have tactics when faced with German tanks and 'Beutepanzer'? Love the show, you guys are the best!

[@chaowingchinghongfingshong3109]

Bart Bouman The german soldiers used selfmade anti tank mines by using arty shells with impact fuses afaik, and they used anti tank rifles, of course Also they layed special types of barbed wire which used to get stuck in the tracks

[@pehrlarsen9922]

Godnat

[@petercoleman2834]

Thank you indy and david, it was brilliant, past the tank museum many times while trucking down south, one day i might get to visit it one day

[@YEETMachine3000]

It's amazing what some people had to do, so much respect to those who served in WW1

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

Such a fantastic video. Don't get me wrong, your videos are always great but this one is just as spectacular as Mackensen's skull-hat.

[@TheGreatWar]

+Dreidecker best compliment, thanks

[@edwardsomething.2317]

Last time I was this early germany was still a empire

[@bmcg5296]

That is the ultimate job for any man is to be in charge of the museum. If you had children or grandchildren this would be paradise to come here for them. Amazing place kept like it is because the public want to keep these museums alive.

[@Olleetheowl]

Did some time at H.M.S.Excellent (Whale Island) . And worked briefly in the Aromoury. This tank was out side our door .

[@karljohannordensten9139]

Great episode! Very nice to get a view of the inside! I have a question: Could tanks retreat effectively? I guess I'm wondering if they were essentially driving at marching speed in rough terrain, if the infantry retreated (presumably running?), and the tank would have to turn around and then drive back to their own lines - could they expect to retreat effectively? Or would they get captured if the assault failed?

[@nickbuckley4371]

I really want to go there it looks so awesome

[@valak_edits9915]

Honestly it is you need to go the best time to go is when they have show with the tiger they only run it twice a year so its definitely a rare site

[@allmonkeysallthetime]

I like it how he tucks his tie into his pants so it will avoid snagging on things.

[@KuyVonBraun]

Excellent video that I thoroughly enjoyed. I hope you film more at The Tank Museum

[@mikelramirez2585]

After this video i found my new favorite place on earth, i know where im going first when i travel to england.

[@Versa__Vice]

Mikel Ramirez England is a great city you should go there!

[@Versa__Vice]

Josh Hilton yes

[@ExpertPL999]

22:50 why is there picture with a "20 mph = 32 km'/h" text on it? The guy clearly speaks about the range of the vehicle, not it's speed, which he mentioned earlier. Other than that, great special, as always :)

[@zerodiniro3273]

Void Gaming some people don't know mph to kmh

[@456asd654]

yeah the editor made a bit of a mistake, he might still know how things were but wrote the things too quickly

[@ExpertPL999]

Zero DiNiro Yes, but that is not the point. He said the tank had 20 miles of range, not 20 mph speed, and earlier he said that the tank had under 4 mph speed, so showing picture with 20 mph written on it, might be confusing.

[@leondrawbridge6586]

I love this channel. Thank you so much for sharing all this info for us.

[@BlackHat302Gaming]

Awesome video, total respect to the guys that operated these tanks.