The Man Whose Tank Collection Got WAY Out Of Hand | Forces TV

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We take a trip to Cobbaton Combat Collection to meet the family with over 70 military vehicles!
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[@dbhllproductions6544]

Are we just gonna ignore the fact that this man alone has more tanks than many many countries in the world

[@jakartagamer6188]

He got an entire army bigger than some countries

[@dbhllproductions6544]

jakarta gamer thinking about that, it’s actually true

[@emilianoabad8179]

More tanks than México

[@fadrium1464]

I bet country like Vatican, or island Pacific country don't even has one.

[@karenmcnugget4551]

More tanks then Canada because Canada doesn’t have tanks

[@josephhanlon-penny4068]

The amount of times I've been there... It's only a 10 minute drive from where I am.

[@JackIsMe1993]

Harry Turner It's North Devon - www.cobbatoncombat.co.uk/

[@StevenTheAristolianNerd]

What city is it in? What country is it in?

[@DJJAW11]

Not far from me also. I collected a few East German items, at the time, etc :)

[@Dumlen]

Damn, wish I knew it existed last week when I was in the UK during my 30th Birthday, went to the Tank Museum and the Historic Dockyards. Then went to Wales expecting to visit the Doctor Who museum which unfortunately shut down a month earlier. Could probably have gone here for a quick visit instead. Kind of sucks when you had driven over 1300 miles from Sweden to find out that it was closed the month before and wouldn't open for the forseeable future.

[@DJJAW11]

Steven Denoyer It's in North Devon sir,the southwest of England (Barnstaple is it's nearest town) ! 😊

[@josefstalin9068]

What you call out of hand, I call a dream.

[@Marc83Aus]

I didn't see any IS tanks in there.

[@VFrozzen]

2+2 is 4 - 1 thats 3 Quick mathz

[@hihi-fi8by]

There's no kv2 you've changed man

[@Ironmike-tg5nb]

Josef Stalin You mean reality *Cough *cough battle of Kursk *cough

[@josefstalin9068]

All I need is a T-34 and I'm set.

[@zareaper002]

that warning sign tho "dont touch anything it might explode and kill you "

[@carlthecoworker5596]

Ikr

[@josephjohnson7489]

It's true tho

[@itsmeracoon7907]

Guarantee his kids are gonna sell it to pawn stars for like 30 bucks

[@hampter1279]

Its Me Racoon ugh I hate to think about that

[@fabianmichaelgockner5988]

30 Bucks? If they try to sell it they are going to be visited by the whole military force from the nearest base!

[@thegamingbroz1000]

And ricks taking a risk there. Don’t forget, he has to frame it.

[@_shivesh_12]

@@thegamingbroz1000 lmao 😂😂

[@williamdobbin7827]

At least the kids aren't gonna try to sell off to a game stop store..... Yea sorry bud but even WITH the T34-85 and the Sherman's I can only give you 23.50 for the whole lot!

[@polarjet1833]

This ain’t “out of hand” this is way to little, this is just a damn dream

[@oscarearhart5085]

too*

[@ootka4069]

too*

[@H4CK61]

Well done in keeping History alive and thank you.

[@zach_rapper9979]

H4CK61 don't you mean tank you 😂

[@AdolfHitler-ib2qy]

Lolz

[@davidlyon1899]

@@AdolfHitler-ib2qy Dear mr. hitler,for some reason you have a bad reputation but whenever i see your comments you seem like a decent bloke.Keep it up mr. hitler and just ignore the haters.

[@AdolfHitler-ib2qy]

@@davidlyon1899 Ok

[@meme4one]

I visited there a few times in the 80s and 90s with my grandad who was Bren gun carrier driver and gunner in ww2. Awesome place.

[@tanishqsharma9167]

Where? tell me the place i also want to visit

[@meme4one]

@@tanishqsharma9167 cobbaton combat museum, North Devon, England

[@tanishqsharma9167]

@@meme4one thanks brother

[@KleanShots]

It is not out of hand he is collecting things from being forgotten.

[@mattkuhnke2856]

They wouldn’t be forgotten I mean there are better ways of remember then collecting such as books

[@Kazmll229]

Matt Kuhnke ok

[@KleanShots]

@@mattkuhnke2856 books lol having the real things is way better of remembering

[@mattkuhnke2856]

KleanShots yeah by non private museums maybe but besides that it would be better for either books or videos I don’t believe one man should own all that heavy machinery

[@KleanShots]

@@mattkuhnke2856 Why do you feel he shouldn't own such machines? When you buy for example a tank and its barrel is out of commission anyone could own one. If the tank has an operational gun than you have to have a very special license.

[@travelingspartan2035]

"How many levels of Libertarian are you on?" "I own a locker full of handguns, rifles and shotguns." "You are like a little baby, watch this."

[@Briselance]

This has nothing to do with libertarianism. This is just collecting guns, being a gun enthusiast/sportive shooter/historical shooter/reenactor/history enthusiast.

[@ryanwayman7718]

I wouldn't call this a problem

[@Kilo-sz4ch]

*DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING IT MAY EXPLODE* proceeds to sit on tank

[@Wortlethal]

and got a biscut

[@jimtaylor294]

^ Aye. Only Panther's did that.

[@AsbestosMuffins]

more ironically he's got that giant bomb in front of the door under that sign

[@jimtaylor294]

@Lil Toe Technically not a Tank, but yes them too XD.

[@xXx_Oshino_xXx]

@Lil Toe it does in the middle east.

[@Fedaykin24]

I went to the Cobbaton Combat collection as a child Thirty years ago and it is still in my memories now! Awesome museum!

[@kobacorps]

He's lucky his country didnt take away and damage his collection, unlike germany's government.

[@rn-zu5ld]

No one cares about German tech being used for target practice and being melted down for clearly more useful purposes

[@kobacorps]

@@rn-zu5ld alright Angela Merkel, go take a walk

[@yamato3870]

hwheh2 beebbe no one cares about ur stupid reply.

[@fabianmichaelgockner5988]

There was an incident where in Germany that someone had an Panther 2 and the police was been called for a PAK, found it, alerted the Bundeswehr and took it from him, even though he had an all necessary papers to keep it. He used the Panther 2 if Snow was on the road in Winter. It is still unsure to bring it back to him or not due a problem with his papers (Apparently he had ammunition for it too!). It happened a year and half ago. In our Fundamental Rights we Germans are allowed to keep weapons but if there's a problem with ONE WEAPON everything's gone for unforeseen time.

[@challyho6375]

Didn't the German government take away some German guys panther tank that he found and repaired back to normal poor guy

[@insanecreeper7197]

"Got WAY Out Of Hand" No that is a history collectors heaven!

[@depo5626]

You can never have too many tanks...

[@billhuber2964]

THAT DUDE IS LIVING THE DREAM .

[@greva2904]

Stumbled across this place on holiday in Devon last year, tucked away in the middle of nowhere. Everything’s really crammed in, it’s amazing how many vehicles they have jammed nose to tail in that place. Cheap ‘n’ cheerful but well worth a visit.

[@LDGumby]

A lovely museum and collection my two boys have grown up with it over the past 8 years or so

[@darth_raven_sith3rd391]

Sell it = money = happiness = jealously = hatred = death ...in other words don't sell it !

[@jarvusff7726]

I don't know my name Soz your wrong about money = happiness.

[@dylangreen9819]

JArvus ff money buys guns and guns are happiness

[@jarvusff7726]

The Ghost of the Flying Dutchman money buys tanks. And tanks have really large guns and as a bonus nobody can stop you on the road.

[@dylangreen9819]

JArvus ff Exactly. Money is happiness

[@levikeanu5156]

JArvus ff money=happyness

[@Oldbugger64]

I went there about 20 years ago, amazing collection.

[@sleepingbagmanstudios489]

I’ve seen people with car collections, this is on a whole different level

[@Masterpupil_]

I was given the chance to visit Moscow a couple months back and in particular the Kubinka museum, and it was by far one of the most jaw-dropping and spine-tingling experiences I have ever had. Seeing such huge machines that were used in a war that started more than 70 years ago was amazing, and I respect and appreciate anyone trying to preserve that part of history. Also it's amazing how you were given the chance to get a Ram II, but nothing will ever beat the 150 ton Maus that I was able to witness and stand beside. It was an absolute behemoth and almost unimaginable in size.

[@barrystate9158]

Masterpupil2 v

[@billsmith7103]

I like that fact they do full restorations rather then just doing all the beauty work but actually get these pieces of machinery back on the road, many museums can’t, or won’t go the full mile so it’s great to see

[@TopHatHat]

Trust me, a tank collection can never get too big. I'd give one of my eyes to be where you are now.

[@alexanderthegreat1356]

iv'e been to that museum, it's near where my grandparents live in devon

[@kblocal07]

I went there as a kid. it was fantastic. good to see they are still going strong.

[@MrWorthy44]

Absolutely brilliant, well done Tim

[@baz5042]

How is this out of hand, seems fine to me

[@SFCKNZSD]

I want that t34

[@captaintyrrell6428]

Let me rephrase that for you Heinz- "I vant zat T34 Dead, Ja?"

[@kevvin17]

heinz guderian ur name is very ironic..🤔🤔

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

blitzkrieg my fertile fields ja heinz,pillage mein village ja

[@awsmmann]

For confiding Hitler to get fast reliable tanks instead of reaserching Maus and Ratte, Ja Heinz?

[@davidlyon1899]

@@kevvin17 I have heard of Heinz Guderian,he invented the baked bean,did he not?

[@talos2384]

One can never have too much tank

[@DoubleThink-jc2dp]

Iv been there and talked to the man himself! Awsome collection packed with stuff.

[@reverence791]

"Way out of hand" *Stalin* : Hold my vodka

[@Oll826]

For you guys who want to know more this a museum you can actually visit , its in North Devon in the southwest of England near the town of Barnstaple , have been there many times myself

[@Abdal-RahmanI]

Great video, well structured.

[@francisdrake6622]

Oftentimes, when I'm antiquing on the weekend in Vermont , I see an M-60 Tank in the shop window and just say to myself..."gotta have it. Oh, I shouldn't...oh just live a little, it'll look good on the coffee table."

[@mozzarella3191]

Been here and loved it

[@Tree_Dee]

You Sir, have the best job ever. I'm too old & infirm, otherwise, this tanker would be sending you a resume'.

[@edthetechnerd4366]

Man Ive been there its sick they've got tank turrets out front that you can go inside as well as bunkers and rifle targets. And they had a shop that sells neutralised weapon rounds. I bought .45acp, nato 5.56 and nato 7.62

[@nzwotb2525]

I would love to be him all those tanks and guns amazing

[@bodipsypha]

What a wondeful job/hobby!

[@HeLpEr4u083]

As long as the vehicles are safe, in perfect condition and running order, i like this.

[@jonathanirle]

That is so awesome!! I want to go here

[@martinkacmar2063]

Tank collection got way out of hand Dragonman:oh i dont think so

[@johnsweeney6072]

Tanks a lot

[@freddierowe-crowder7178]

It's like hevan in a hanger

[@Mantequilla-nr8zk]

The safest man in the U.K. surrounded by tanks I bet no one ever messes with him lmao

[@PhilGarryGame]

I can imagine driving to school in a T-72

[@railrider1622]

Well done!! 🍻

[@johnericsantiago28]

Yeah appreaciated that interview. But man captured some footage of his collection

[@bursegsardaukar]

There’s also a guy with a collection of fighter planes in France...

[@RedStickHistorian]

It would have been fun to see some of the collection.

[@rxtpatel9152]

Nice collection

[@want2seeall]

Great video!!!

[@51WCDodge]

I want a barn like that! I'm jelous I only have two!

[@johnkorinthios7182]

Only have two

[@polishmafia1550]

A collection can never get out of hand ..

[@fadrium1464]

Billioner: I have ferari collection, This Guy: look at my tank collection.

[@Ryan-pw9uy]

“Do not touch anything it may explode and kill you” I want that sign

[@rpurdey]

I used to go to Jacques Littlefield's collection (200+) before he died and his kids, against his wishes, managed to cash it out.

[@lawrencedangel215]

These are great men, everyone loves tanks

[@darrenjones3681]

Would have been nice if you told us where this collection museum actually is so we could visit and support it?

[@mitchellhogg4627]

Yo if he's keeping history alive...I have no complaints...

[@brighter22]

i got sad at the word deactivated.

[@theswissnavy2801]

This is the British’s equivalent of the American guy that has a shit ton of live military hardware

[@armchairgeneralissimo]

I quite prefer the American version, there's just something cool about a man who's better equipped to start a war than the local National Guard.

[@sebastianharris-aldred8057]

He's called "DragonMan"

[@paulholloway1447]

Great place.

[@combatvolta]

Awesome .

[@danielbenington4814]

"Deactivated small arms" what a shame.

[@sebastianharris-aldred8057]

We can't have most of the firearms at the museum in the UK due to our laws

[@danielbenington4814]

@@sebastianharris-aldred8057 exactly, it's a shame.

[@sebastianharris-aldred8057]

@@danielbenington4814 the government are banning lever action 22. rifles. Pump or semi shotguns cannot hold more than 3 shells

[@sum12see]

I'd ask you for a job,but your in England...I wouldn't be able to bring my weapons over,or carry one like I can over here...Nice collection,mate..When I go to Lincolnshire,I'll look you guys up!

[@AtheistOrphan]

sum12see - It’s in Devon, several hundred miles away from Lincolnshire.

[@jacobburchill4059]

Funny enough I went to this Museum like last year

[@leskauffeldt8795]

i wish the tank museum near me had a ram Oshawa Ontario Canada also any variant of the CMPs since the the chevs were built here

[@leninistlemon6675]

Ultimate tankie😩

[@JGILB]

Tanks>Women

[@Gotobar]

Agreed

[@odeclasdjent7831]

CT-7428 Nice Red Vs Blue Reference 😂

[@eaglestrike211lel2]

What if it's a tank girl

[@heroninja1125]

@@eaglestrike211lel2 technically almost all of them are reffered to as "she" except casemate vehicles

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Well I have met a few Tanks=Women

[@mr.christopher79]

those will be handy soon

[@X17OMS]

I feel sorry for anyone who robs him

[@jackcola5513]

I would love to visit that

[@BlueDragon1504]

This isn't a dream, this is what I want to be my future

[@spartanman0666]

I want

[@cee9110]

I went here with my dad. When we were there i leant on a gun display and the door slid open. So they do need to kinda up the security a bit but anyway really nice museum

[@tombstone9420]

That is close to my definition of heaven

[@maxxod1]

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” -Confucius- I can’t think of anyone who this is better suited to.

[@kloc072386]

I hope this guy and dragon man get together some day.

[@YourLocalLeadFarmer]

If you had that in America, you will have 20x more fun with those.

[@strellettes8511]

Vasili Tarkov wrong if you were on Russia

[@garrettholland664]

we have that in a lot of places. the military museum near me also has a shooting range, motocross place, paintball field, and machine shop

[@YourLocalLeadFarmer]

JustQinn I was from there originally, but haven't been back in Chelyabinsk in 4 years.

[@Aron-ru5zk]

In the uk you can have a tank with a working gun with a regular bolt rifle licence for the gun and a classic car license for the rest of it

[@liamarmstrong2142]

not true

[@thecoongingercoon8611]

This would be me I want his collection

[@duckhunter354]

Thats not out of control, thats "i love tanks". Thats what i have XD

[@theohallenius8882]

Definition of "One Man's Army"

[@hero3551]

out of hand??? thats only getting started...

[@packbadge]

Im curious what their draw to the Ram Kangaroo was. What was so special in their eyes.

[@aeroengineeringsp9621]

A True Wisconsinite the ram was one of Canadas first major attepts at building their own tank

[@packbadge]

AEROENGINEERING SP oh I see. Even though it was just a troop carrier.

[@aeroengineeringsp9621]

A True Wisconsinite I believe the Australians removed the turrets and used the chassis as an APC. You're not quite wrong

[@packbadge]

AEROENGINEERING SP see I thought the Australians had a variant with a gun but I thought he was referring to wanting the Canadian variant which would still be cool but a turreted model would always be cooler.

[@Iroction]

ARTILLERY!!!

[@bartschwartz7217]

One mans passion is another family’s nightmare

[@sidneyhaziq4901]

The world: creating and produce million tanks Tank collector: lets collect Soviet tank

[@bagoly1234]

The bit where he talks about lending out tanks he mentions the Sherman from Furry as if it was from them. It was from the British Tank Museum.

[@okbutthenagain.9402]

He lent HIS Sherman... Jesus, is comprehension so hard for you?

[@scottfirman]

My dad was a Tank mechanic in the Korean war. He was upset when we had to turn around and go back after pushing the North Korean army into China. When China started sending their troops into North Korea to push us back, We blew up anything left behind. One of the salvaged tanks on display in North Korea was probably one my dad worked on.

[@gravygraves5112]

deactivated firearms, what a tragedy.

[@Kotsugi_]

I fail to believe that a tank collection can get out of hand

[@theoreoman4597]

I have 80 weapons in my basement all I need is a tank and my life will be complete.

[@thatguywiththeblueberrypie9594]

When a British guy gets a blood transfusion from an American

[@jimflask1164]

Politicians are all upset over little rifles, this guy is allowed to have tanks. No one is saying he can't have it.

[@eddielfeliciano6155]

If there is ever a zombie apocalypse, I WANA BE WITH THIS DUDE!

[@dovidell]

If Mr issac can get his hands on a Sherman firefly , could he please have a chat with the folk at Yad La-Shiryon , Israel's Armoured Corps Memorial Site and Museum at Latrun ( central Israel) , as it is probably the only variant of the Sherman tank NOT on display

[@sebastianharris-aldred8057]

I have a book listing all the items owned by them