Plan 1919 | The Tanks of Plan 1919 | The Tank Museum

Plan 1919 was a strategy written by J.F.C. Fuller, ready for the potential continuation of Allied fighting in 1919.
Explore the background to Plan 1919, with David Willey, • Plan 1919 | The Tanks ...
David Fletcher talks through the tanks that would have been used if the First World War fighting had continued in to 1919. For more on Plan 1919, see David Willey's video providing the background, Plan 1919 - What if the Armistice hadn't happened? • Plan 1919 | What if th...
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[@fordxbgtfalcon]

Mr. Fletcher is my favorite of them all. I can listen to him for hours.

[@stevecarrol7227]

This man is a treasure. I can listen to him all day

[@shatteredstar9565]

Agreed, cute as button.

[@BSOE3058]

His mustache is a treasure

[@youtubeseagull]

DITTO he's the best. awesome

[@worthymartin4008]

i wish he was my grandpa

[@solidtank7957]

@@worthymartin4008 he's everybody's grandpa

[@Nick-ye5kk]

I'm told that the narrator is sporting the British Army's Mk2 Moustache, Officers for the use of, developed at Fort Halstead in the 1930s. In the right hands this would strike fear into any foe.

[@Cheezymuffin.]

However, due to the manliness of the Mk2, the user was unable to crouch, or lay down. meaning he had to fight standing up at all times.

[@mongomoonbladder8023]

Coupled with the eyebrows, we're talking combined arms war winner.

[@johnfisk811]

@@Cheezymuffin. as a gentleman should.

[@hansices6535]

Legend tells us that even his mother hasn’t seen his mouth ever

[@petert9110]

Have to feel sorry for the young officer that cant grow facial hair yet!

[@trycoldman2358]

Tank God himself preaches for over 20 minutes *Amen*

[@cmmgree115]

God is not real.

[@EthanThomson]

@NPC Homie oh be quiet. its not actually causing harm and if you have to fear your god, its not a good god

[@JohnyG29]

@NPC Homie Well said. Totally agree. All the best.

[@michaelkuper6604]

@NPC Homie It's a joke dude.

[@kommissarkillemall2848]

@NPC Homie if your "god"enjoys seeing multiple sides fighting in "his" name, he's an utherly a-hole and not worthy of any respect. so stop annoying other people with your ancient fairytales. "Please..".

[@pentiofotal]

"... and machine gun anyone they didn't like or happen to be wandering about." Classic.

[@DarkFire515]

Clearly Mr. Fletcher has forgotten more about tanks than most other people have ever known. Fascinating as ever.

[@hoofie2002]

Mr Fletcher looks like he has wandered in on his way to the shops and then gives us 20mins of utter detail and information - and then probably toddles off again to get some PGTips. Legend.

[@devonopdendries7722]

Oh my hat on earth! It's like 4 tank chats in one!

[@okrajoe]

Tanks of that period were so steampunk looking. Amazing that early the designers were already working on IFV's, armored ambulances, and armored supply vehicles.

[@crowneproductions9908]

I had no clue these WW1 tanks were so massive. It's almost like they are large boats on land. Having 4-6 crew in these beasts. Amazing.

[@Niterider73]

Thank you Mr Fletcher for the privilege of your time sir.

[@skillz1299]

Fun fact in Indiana Jones The Last Crusade, the tank they use at the end called the Hatay Tank is modeled after the Mark VII Liberty tank. Another interesting thing to note is that the tank in the movie was built off of an old excavator chassis!

[@propellerhead428]

This Gentleman who presented this lovely presentation is surely the Sir Richard Attenborough of tanks.

[@johnskeels8498]

Click 'Like' before even watching the video. David never fails to satisfy; and shine a little sun into the day. He is utterly priceless.

[@petert9110]

Steps to get up into the tank,how nice of them.

[@gvii]

I'm really glad that Mr. Fletcher does these videos for the museum. The man is a treasure. Just a wealth of knowledge, and incredibly down to earth. Great video, as always. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@PUBHEAD1]

God darn it England, knight this man already.

[@twirlipofthemists3201]

A demotion?

[@tommyfred6180]

mate the guys got an MBE

[@PUBHEAD1]

Awesome, and rightly so.

[@peterforden5917]

@@tommyfred6180 not enough a KCBE at least!

[@Doobie3010]

PUBHEAD Sadly,you don’t understand the system-it’s not WHAT you know,it’s WHO you know.Sadly.

[@uncletimo6059]

*Did not know some Plan 1919 tanks were engineering tanks* *Hobart's Funnies decades before, Wow*

[@bencejuhasz6459]

You mean Hobart's Funnies Early Access?

[@uncletimo6059]

@@bencejuhasz6459 I know what I meant!!! And yes, you are right.

[@opairsoft8100]

Bence Juhász sorry but that’s going to cost you 10$

[@CariHere]

Wow! The medium D looks like a surprisingly innovative design! Curious to think how tank design would have evolved from that, had plan 1919 actually happened

[@445cat]

This man is a national treasure.

[@ftffighter]

22+ Min of Fletcher???!!! OMG IT'S CHRISTMAS AGAIN!!!

[@willrogers3793]

I know I’m probably very wrong in this assumption, but the Medium D (from the pictures and Mr. Fletcher’s description, at least) sounds almost like a “Super Whippet”. Very interesting and unusual design, very sad there isn’t an intact one left to go and visit. Excellent video, as we’ve all come to expect! David Fletcher is as much a treasure as any of the tanks he knows so much about!

[@NotoriusMaximus]

Huzza to David Fletcher!!

[@dofood7277]

David fletchers commentary is my favorite

[@foowashere]

*smashes like button*

[@araml.3138]

Smashed it right after you!!

[@foowashere]

Aram L. *high five*

[@tigercat418]

Smashes brexit voters

[@JohnyG29]

@@tigercat418 ???? Weird.

[@princeofdenmark9142]

I wouldn't mind the tv license if this chap had his own show. He should be the Patron Saint of Tanks.

[@tamlandipper29]

Many experts possess a moustache. Here we see the inverse.

[@Knights_of_the_Nine]

The moustache possess the expert?

[@PUBHEAD1]

Ok, that made me lol. You my friend win the internet today

[@beuford1982]

@ 9:26 “They could machine gun anyone that they didn’t like who would be wondering about.” I love the pithy quotes of David Fletcher!!! Haha

[@Slyck255]

Next time I go to a car dealership, I'm going to ask for a machine to be fitted to take care of anyone I didn't like who is wandering about

[@Eccentric5B]

Another excellent video. You Brits have a national treasure in Mr David Fletcher.

[@worthymartin4008]

the museums greatest treasure is this gentleman himself

[@ravenkk4816]

Now I know where 40k vehicle got the inspiration from.

[@CenterpointConnect]

I could listen to David all day. Great history and knowledge.

[@hallamhal]

Very forward thinking, fitting the Mark 8 with a Fire Exit

[@doctorno0070]

Fascinating tank treads and suspension. Just imagining the amount (and level of) engineering that went into the development of this cable supported suspension and treads for that tank. David is a wealth of knowledge. I always look forward to all his uploads.

[@chrisbullock3504]

I swear I could listen to david fletcher talk about tanks for the rest of my life and I would love every second of it.

[@stephen9869]

Him and Jeremy Clarkson are awesome for that.

[@knutdergroe9757]

A Great start to the day, Thank you, Sir !

[@logjam88]

Informed, always easy to listen to. Thank you, Mr Fletcher.

[@stephen9869]

Tanks a lot for that, brilliant piece!

[@markreeter6227]

Fletcher’s mustache is one of Britain’s Crown Jewels - returned daily by the Beefeaters to the Tower of London for safekeeping.

[@carlnewman7096]

Another great tank chat by the legend that is David Fletcher. Thoroughly enjoy every one of these & i always learn something new each time.👍👍

[@maastomunkki]

I saved this one on purpose for sunday morning, what a wonderful way to start the day!

[@andrewdrabble8939]

I really enjoy these tank chats. David really knows his stuff and he's so enjoyable to listen to. You really do feel like you've learned something by the end of video

[@andynixon2820]

Grandads back again . Thanks grandad that was an excellent talk .

[@AmazingAce]

when you're a German soldier in 1919 and 30 guys come out of a tin can

[@Grubnar]

"Hans! Bring ze flamenwaffer!

[@sabjiyom2893]

Mutley, bring the Lewis gun

[@Neithan02]

Nades

[@davemacnicol8404]

I heard that's how Ava bra and lost her virginity

[@jnb894]

Really really enjoyed this one! Well, I do really really enjoy every single one of your videos that you guys produce! I wasn't aware at all of the Medieum B, C and D!

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Mr Fletcher .

[@jonnda]

David Fletcher is my favorite on this channel. Thank you, I can’t wait for more. Shame about the scrapped tanks, but it can’t be helped now I suppose.

[@vikingwarlord2453]

Great video mate love learning history

[@martinrudolf3361]

Super video. Danke Mr. D.F.

[@morriganravenchild6613]

Another great and informative video - thanks.

[@mycroft1905]

Thank you David Fletcher.

[@WildBillCox13]

Enjoyable. Thanks for posting.

[@stephengiles2873]

I could listen all day and not get bored font of knowledge

[@johnlansing2902]

Common sense with great knowledge .... thank you Sir .

[@dukesofdevon]

Fantastic little vid folks!

[@percynjpn4615]

Another excellent video.

[@TheTacticalChannel]

Its really incredible how knowledgeable and passionate Fletcher is.

[@Rustsamurai1]

Subject matter expert. Thank-you.

[@zaqpak9391]

Could you please do a Tank Chats on the Bison concrete pillbox lorry please? :D

[@chrishanson9748]

For tank enthusiasts David Fletcher is like Martyn Poliakoff to chemistry. Just THE right man in the right place. Knowledge personified.

[@gwales99]

What a guy, such knowledge

[@beerenmusli8220]

Awesome Video!!!!

[@joeryan1153]

this guy knows his tanks! Well done!

[@JagerLange]

Willey & Fletcher could potentially be the best double-act on KZbin. Let's make this happen.

[@Punisher9419]

Shame the medium d was scrapped. It's a shame any tank is scrapped to be honest.

[@Vespuchian]

The Medium C and D are both wonderfully bizarre, I do hope someone finds the inclination to build a replica of one of them.

[@bigtinasoup2927]

@@Vespuchian if I became euromillions wealthy. I think I would spend my time doing things like that. Bring back important pieces of history our past has let go. They are more than just bits of steel, they all tell stories.

[@andrewp8284]

Bigtin asoup if you become that wealthy, you’d need to commission a replica Bob Semple (just kidding!) Or maybe one of those WW2 Italian tankettes. Dang they may not have been the most useful but they are cute (as far as tanks go!)

[@bencejuhasz6459]

Scrapping is the usual fate for any type of tank.

[@bigtinasoup2927]

@@andrewp8284 Bob semple you could build for the cost of a mars bar and some thumb tacks.

[@davidhollenshead4892]

The Liberty Engine was a major improvement as the fumes from the early sleeve valve engines killed more crews than the Germans. Many of the tanks the Germans "captured" had gotten stuck due the crew inside being already dead...

[@justin.s9783]

Really cool vid , ty .

[@jlvfr]

That mark 9 is insane. Wth were they thinking about, not protecting the shaft?!

[@andrewp8284]

I know-so forward thinking as to create a working armored personnel carrier...but they didn’t think to enclose the drive shaft, running the length of the passenger compartment where men would stand. Lol.

[@bencejuhasz6459]

It was cheaper and easier to order soldiers "Stay away from that rotating thing!" than to put a cover over it.

[@adamsnook9542]

New soldiers were cheaper than encasing the drive shaft?

[@syntaxhorror]

That, and hand holds on the ceiling would have made it much more practical. Or they just expected that stuffing 30 blokes in there with their 50+ kgs of equipment would just clog things so much nobody would have been able to move.

[@bencejuhasz6459]

@@adamsnook9542 A lot of things was cheaper and easier than protecting the men inside. Look at the Mk I to the Mk V. The engine is literally inside the fighting compartment right next to the crew with no cover. All the heat of the working enginge, some of the fumes and spills were in the same space as the tankies.

[@MrJessejamesharris]

🙏🏼David 🙌🏼

[@tankolad]

The opening notes of that intro music reminded me of TES: Oblivion for a moment there.

[@jasonnicholas8648]

Would have loved to see some examples of the medium tanks..

[@evilmoif]

THANK YOU ! ! 😘

[@stallen1066]

I stand and salute you, sir. You honor all those that shouldered the burden during that time.

[@dangerotterisrea]

Brilliant!

[@deezboyeed6764]

A year by year development of tanks would be awesome as a series.

[@max_archer]

Maybe the real idea behind the Mark IX was that it was such an unpleasant ride that the soldiers inside would happily rush into combat just to get out of the awful thing.

[@gordonlawrence4749]

Very interesting and then some. As an engineer I can sort of see where they were going with some of the ideas but to a certain extent it looked like they had not even got the questions properly worked out never mind answers. Not really surprising since tanks had not even existed for 5 years by this point. The most difficult part of any engineering problem is figuring out what the questions are.

[@Mr9Guns]

As we know today the MK9 was a great concept but the APC wouldn't really come into it's own until WW2.

[@pusspussmckitten]

I love how he pronounces “Patreon” 👍

[@andrewp8284]

I love how they were genius and forward thinking enough to create a working fully enclosed tracked APC decades before they really became a thing (not really until the likes of the BMP, M113, etc), but apparently didn’t think to enclose the drive shaft running the length of where men would be standing. Lol.

[@buggs9950]

I wonder what sort of tanks would have been built if Brunel's wide gauge railways had been the standard?

[@sishims5066]

5:30 Tank has a fire exit!

[@tacomas9602]

4:04 They had engineer tanks already figured out as a concept in freakin WW1! That’s insane! We don’t give ‘em enough credit

[@wbnc66]

The MK V makes me wonder how different WWII would have been if they continued to develop troop carrying "tanks". Half tracks and trucks were fairy common but an APC in late 30s early 40s may have changed tactics greatly.

[@builtbyWikander]

Would really like to know more about the Medium Mk C Hornet. I think you can tell it's a good design for its time just by looking at it. Thank you for another very nice video!

[@DarthAzabrush]

It was also the first Tank used in a civilian policing action... a sad precident but one quite relevant to the world today.

[@rossw9764]

Your comments about cargo load on Type IX made me think about several episodes of units being cut off behind the lines during that time. I wonder if that had any impact on the design.

[@AFV85]

I'd have loved to have seen a Tadpole in production! Just when it gets good it's finished! I'd have loved to seen more on the med C n D

[@ArtMorte]

The colours on this video, I feel like I'm on acid... David's 'stache pretty much the only thing keeping me grounded at this point tbh.

[@Daniel-S1]

Thanks.

[@williamkirk1156]

Superb

[@Tommy6Tosk]

I really envy that Mustache!

[@nazamroth8427]

Mark IX .....uhm.... why not add handholds inside? I mean, the kind you have on subways, leather or something hoops hanging from above? And while at it, why not add a cover for the drive shaft?

[@21owlgirl72]

I bet if the war did continue and these were used there would have either been a refit real quick or tank crews would make wooden covers and benches.

[@gafeleon9032]

Just a regular day in the underground I assume

[@andrewp8284]

Nazamroth I thought the same thing.

[@bigtinasoup2927]

Because they were British! And comfort is for the weak.

[@bencejuhasz6459]

It was cheaper and easier to order soldiers "Stay away from that rotating thing!" than to put a cover over it. About the handles, I think the reason why they weren't fitted were the bayonets on the rifles.

[@navnig]

And the TOG II is born.....=D

[@JensAndree]

When I have trouble sleeping I just put one of these videos on, lay down, close my eyes and listen. David Fletcher is such a good speaker and his voice is such a treasure - and the man has such vast tank knowledge that one can listen to him for hours and still know he's only just begun... I wish I still lived in England and could visit the tank museum regularly but this channel at least give me regular snippets that really tells a story! I'm ever so happy the tank museum are doing well and can continue their really important history conservation - and education, for many generations to come! T(h)ank you for this!!!

[@janisbitkoinsgmbh1803]

i would love to have a job like david fletcher

[@viking90706]

Aye Truly, A real chap !

[@Skreezilla]

I remember going in the Mk 9 as a kid, always loved going through it. Even that did not dampen my want to be a Tanker :p

[@EarlyPoetNumber1]

Footage of the Mark VIII, Perfekt👋

[@PhilipKerry]

You could hide a Sniper in that 'tache :)

[@sirrliv]

I must admit, I'm surprised there was no mention of the Gun Carrier Mk. I or any further iteration thereof for mobile artillery support of Plan 1919. Was it presumed that each advance would be followed with enough time to reposition the guns, or were there plans to rely on other tanks for heavy fire support, such as the French St. Chamond mounting the 105mm howitzer (as a few did, most carrying the smaller 75mm)? Or was there simply no need in the plan for artillery support at all beyond the initial opening bombardment, the thought being that the guns on the tanks themselves would be adequate?