We found the worlds rarest TANK !

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WW2HistoryHunter

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Have you ever seen one ?
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@skimmer8774
@skimmer8774 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for showing in detail that gun. It's so interesting to see. I'd love to see and hear one actually firing.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@jesusoftheapes
@jesusoftheapes 3 жыл бұрын
about $12 dollars a round and you can shoot it .
@nethanelmasters5170
@nethanelmasters5170 3 жыл бұрын
After ww1 my great granddad bought an American light tank that was demilitarized and he used it to pull logs out of the woods it looked very similar to this French tank. It was sold during the scrap metal drives for ww2.
@Bill53AD
@Bill53AD 3 жыл бұрын
To find an FT-17 just sitting there rusting away is a shame. Not many of them around. Some great finds. To bad all the bunkers are closed. You people stay safe and health out there.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
yes , great to come across something like that even though the place is taken care of , in a way :) Thanks William.
@Briselance
@Briselance 3 жыл бұрын
For something rusting away, it sure still looks in a pretty good shape. As if it had been scraped or sand-blasted and then painted. But whatever the reason, it has to be taken indoors and properly restored/reconditioned.
@Bill53AD
@Bill53AD 3 жыл бұрын
@@Briselance that is great news. I only know of 2 running units both in England. Thank you for the information.
@navnig
@navnig 3 жыл бұрын
Its the great grandfather of all modern MBT's. First ever tank built in the configuration we see today. Turret & track layout etc...
@gosportjamie
@gosportjamie 3 жыл бұрын
There are a number still laying around in formerly French-controlled areas of Africa, some considerably more complete than this one. It looks like this one has damage to the side that still has the undercarriage attached so it may have been destroyed in battle...
@BunkersBPV
@BunkersBPV 3 жыл бұрын
Nice delivery. A beautiful bunker and the fact that you also find the metal beams for closing the emergency exit is certainly special, I come across them very sporadically. The turret of the vehicle was also placed on a Tobruk bunker as you saw where a soldier with an MG stood in it. Thanks for this video.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@charlesmaslin3318
@charlesmaslin3318 3 жыл бұрын
Turret is from ww1 tank
@ElementalMassage
@ElementalMassage 2 жыл бұрын
That is so amazing that you were able to climb in it and bring it to us. Thank you!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@johnking1463
@johnking1463 3 жыл бұрын
My, what exciting finds! Those numbers on the breech block that you so quickly passed over. Those tell the caliber and year of manufacturer of the cannon. Tarry a bit longer next time you numbers like that please. The rings with the numbers on them are part of the fire control system. They indicate the elevation of the cannon and expected range. Thanks for taking the time to show those parts. It takes a lot of technology to build a tank. Building the FT-17 was a push at the time. Yes, the Germans used them as training vehicles and in combat. Any tank is better than no tank. Especially when the enemy doesn't have tanks. Tanks for another wonderful adventure!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciated John and more to come soon :)
@mirkatu3249
@mirkatu3249 3 жыл бұрын
Tanks.... lol
@olanordmann4080
@olanordmann4080 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us this fantastic location. So incredible to see that FT, not many left of those.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@joshradar
@joshradar 11 ай бұрын
So very cool!! Glad you were able to go there and share this place!! Thanks!!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 11 ай бұрын
We loved this place Josh and we thank you for being here with us and for your great support :)
@jakobgrimminger
@jakobgrimminger 3 жыл бұрын
That Renault FT-17 tank is definately special. Not many left these days. The Germans captured a lot in 1940 and the FT-17 turrets were the most used tank turrets mounted on Ringstands on the Atlantikwall
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great place and thanks.
@northernskys
@northernskys 3 жыл бұрын
Finding that Renault FT was so amazing. And an early one, possibly even WW1 vintage, as the original wooden Idler wheels (the big wheel at the front) were replaced with steel in the 1930's. Such a rare beast. The Germans captured 1700 Ft's so not a surprise that this one ended up at the coast. So Cool. Such a great find. Such a great place. So much to see. That area is quite a slice of History. Thanks to both of you for this. Stay Well. Stay Strong. Stay Safe! Cheers my friends!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great little place it is Peter and very glad to have shared with you :)
@allenhigginbotham3740
@allenhigginbotham3740 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and EE for sharing this location, it looks like someone was trying to make a museum or something for tourists. Wish you could have explored the inside of the bunkers, there probably in good shape inside but we'll just have to imagine. Thanks again and stay safe.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
the place is taken care of , sort of :) Thanks
@bjorngve
@bjorngve 3 жыл бұрын
It is possible to ask around, maybe someone can lock it up for a film production.
@peterward305
@peterward305 3 жыл бұрын
Its great to see the Renault FT17 as said in the other comments, there aren't many around now
@caneighbors7875
@caneighbors7875 3 жыл бұрын
Running, fully functioning unit can be seen at the Museum of the American GI just south of College Station, Texas. Well worth the trip, as they also have several other unique WWI vehicles in their collection...
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@rosemarylanaway8375
@rosemarylanaway8375 3 жыл бұрын
@@caneighbors7875 has come
@quadcopter
@quadcopter 3 жыл бұрын
Supposedly during the happy days after the war, some guys got into this fort and found this tank and drove it into the fjord.
@Marc83Aus
@Marc83Aus 3 жыл бұрын
The Parola tank museum in finland has what looks to be a complete example of an Ft-17 on display.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know and thanks for watcing.
@TheNismo777
@TheNismo777 3 жыл бұрын
I think we do have one of those Renaults here in Finland that works
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks for taking time to comment and watch.
@Juhnaaa
@Juhnaaa 3 жыл бұрын
Missä paikassa?
@TheNismo777
@TheNismo777 3 жыл бұрын
@@Juhnaaa Parola
@Juhnaaa
@Juhnaaa 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNismo777 ainii oliki mä asun tääl :D
@HighlanderNorth1
@HighlanderNorth1 3 жыл бұрын
😳 Wait, you have something made by Renault that actually works!? Amazing! ⚜️Seriously though, Renault cars don't exactly have a good reputation here in the US...... For a relatively short time in the 80s, there were Renault and Yugo car dealerships here in the US. AMC had signed a contract with Renault to market and sell their cars in the US. The Renault car models sold in the US included the "Fuego", "Alliance" and the "Le Car". ALL of them are now documented in several lists of "worst cars of all time". 💩
@HaGirl10
@HaGirl10 7 ай бұрын
I can watch these WW2 History Hunter videos over & over. My very fav WW2 history KZbinr.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 7 ай бұрын
We do appreciate you Girl :)
@enormhi
@enormhi 3 жыл бұрын
Had a feeling that was an FT when you first found it, what a great discovery!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@nathanstanswood4931
@nathanstanswood4931 3 жыл бұрын
Wooden wheels kind of gave it away. A 'beuterpanzer'.
@TALL1FU49
@TALL1FU49 3 жыл бұрын
My uncle used to live in Hof. Back when i was there the wall was still up. There was a fence right behind his backyard, that was a chain link fence,with signs on it. Mine field ahead. Then there was the wall and soldiers in the tower. I remember waving at them. Memorys. Now it's just a empty field
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Wow powerful memories indeed. Thanks for sharing.
@LukeMerolaa
@LukeMerolaa 3 жыл бұрын
Good job as usual - Bet that felt awesome to find that🪖❤️
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great little tank there :) Thanks
@marystotts1939
@marystotts1939 3 жыл бұрын
That tank is awesome. What a lovely place to investigate. Thanks
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@gregggoss2210
@gregggoss2210 3 жыл бұрын
Saving the best for the last episode of this location. Very nice. Looking forward to the next location.👍
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it and thanks :)
@glenwilson7886
@glenwilson7886 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bunker system with gun's still in place. The tank FT17 was unexpected! Shame the bunkers were closed off though.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen
@kurtbaker4078
@kurtbaker4078 2 жыл бұрын
What a surprise! You two never cease to amaze me on you finds. Thank you for the adventure. Stay safe- Kurt
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@tie9370
@tie9370 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask everyone here share this video let's see if we can get him to half a million then to a million. As you see his videos are epic very educational he's worth every sub . He's the best on youtube. Thank you !. @HistoryHunter thank you for your incredible effort to show us and inform us of this incredible engineering of the German military 🎖️.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated my friend and greetings from us.
@cynthiaswearingen1037
@cynthiaswearingen1037 3 жыл бұрын
That Renault FT17 is a stunning find! And the gun is spectacular! This place is so cool! You and my grandson keep on finding these wonderful positions!💖
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i agree it is totally COOL and very glad to have shared it Cynthia. Thanks and more COOL things to come later :)
@tessaleroux7725
@tessaleroux7725 3 жыл бұрын
Finding that Renault talk. How awesome. Fantastic find. Just love the bunkers. Thank you for sharing. I watch all your videos. Wish I could contribute
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tessa and greetings from us.
@redr1150r
@redr1150r 3 жыл бұрын
The turret and cannon looks like it was taken off a ship.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
They were off ships. Thanks.
@brianmatrow5006
@brianmatrow5006 3 жыл бұрын
probaly a destroyer gun
@robbleeker4777
@robbleeker4777 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same :-)
@glennimber8175
@glennimber8175 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just gutted you can't see inside those bunkers, looks like they've been very well looked after, what a great location!! 👌
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
We will go back and see it all later. Thanks.
@glennimber8175
@glennimber8175 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter be looking forward to that! It's great what you do, and especially with your kids, proper dad/children bonding time, brilliant! See you in the next one, keep safe 👍
@JohnLennon-ru3vb
@JohnLennon-ru3vb 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I wish I lived where you lived so I could do all the stuff you do.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment and for watching.
@JohnLennon-ru3vb
@JohnLennon-ru3vb 3 жыл бұрын
You are most certainly welcome
@mikoaj8033
@mikoaj8033 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter where are you from? this tank deserve the restoration! Maybe some museum would like to care about it?
@Just-me-Laura
@Just-me-Laura 3 жыл бұрын
Very well presented HH. Great finds, 20 mm Flakes 38 extension , coolant basin with the barrel, fuel drums, commando firing control bunker, fire control and range finder. Great find EE in spotting the huge German gun. Did you get a chance to sit in it? Thanks for the pic of the turret so we can envision what it looked like. I am relieved that you and EE didn't venture over to the area where the mines might be. Hopefully, they were all cleared. Maybe they will rebuild or restore the Renault FT-7 . Couldn't believe that they went up to 60 kms, pretty fast. Thanks for doing the detective work . That was an amazing find. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Stay safe and take care HH and EE.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
this place is something else and very glad to have come across it. Thanks Laura and greetings from us :)
@michaelpeters7044
@michaelpeters7044 3 жыл бұрын
I think it's a French tank from ww1. I'm glad you looked it up. The French used them in WW1 and WW2.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great tank and thanks Michael
@donaldsillence6853
@donaldsillence6853 3 жыл бұрын
This place seems to be somewhat cared for. I wonder if it is or was a museum.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
They do take care of them as good as they can it seems. Thanks
@jfro5867
@jfro5867 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see it’s not vandalized and covered in graffiti too.
@quadcopter
@quadcopter 3 жыл бұрын
Norway inherited something close to the worlds largest costal defenses from the germans after the war. A lot of these were manned and operational for many years during the cold war. Norway has around half of Europe's coast line so there was a lot to defend. This fort got its french guns dismantled just after the war to be used elsewhere. From 1948 it was used by the national guard, with some 7.5 cm artillery. Set to in some sense guard the bridge seen in the background, but mostly for training. The fort was used for training up to 1998. It is now a very basic museum run by a non profit organization
@TVTransmo
@TVTransmo 2 жыл бұрын
Hehe nice, I have one in the game World of Tanks :) Info from the game: "The vehicle entered service in 1917, with 3,177 vehicles manufactured by the end of World War I and 3,800 vehicles produced in total. At the beginning of World War II, a total of 1,560 vehicles were in service."
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
There you go and thanks for comment and for watching.
@echo__noar8676
@echo__noar8676 3 жыл бұрын
Wow so cool, i hope to do this kind of stuff in later years. Its sad to see these places dying, love the videos have a good day. From AR. Usa
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@gaylewilliamson9183
@gaylewilliamson9183 3 жыл бұрын
I have never seen such a gun before,amazing,even the cammo paint.what a find.👍❤️🇺🇸
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Gayle
@quadcopter
@quadcopter 3 жыл бұрын
The original guns were dismantled right after the war.
@andrewvertolli9333
@andrewvertolli9333 3 жыл бұрын
I love your channel the fact that you get your kids involved that is awesome keep up the good work
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@anthonyroberts7718
@anthonyroberts7718 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic find. History is everywhere.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
IT truly is and thanks for being here.
@jordy8441
@jordy8441 3 жыл бұрын
You keep surprising us with beautiful stuff and history 😇 love what you are doing💯 😉👍
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciated jordy
@malakiblunt
@malakiblunt 3 жыл бұрын
thats definitely the extraordinarily rare sidecar tank - it would normally be fixed to a small motorcycle , but ther never found intact because after the war the bikes were invariably removed to be used a regular transport , leaving in effect the much less useful half a light tank
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@fritz7th77thanddadjust8
@fritz7th77thanddadjust8 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again great work
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
All our pleasure and thanks.
@JoelRH12
@JoelRH12 3 жыл бұрын
That old vehicle hull (and the turret you found next to it) is an old French FT 17 from World War 1. Amazing find. I wish i could bring it home to restore
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great tank and thanks for watching.
@gandalfderturkise3982
@gandalfderturkise3982 3 жыл бұрын
7:00 i can't read All of it but it must mean something like "before put on the suporting scope, open the visor flap"
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Something like that yes. Thanks.
@damonswanson3156
@damonswanson3156 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome episode guys!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Damon.
@Celebmacil
@Celebmacil 3 жыл бұрын
The cannon is a 10.5 cm SK C/32 naval gun adapted for coastal artillery employment.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks for comment and for watching.
@thamghoul5719
@thamghoul5719 3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, very interesting. Back in the 80's I was stationed in Okinawa Japan, and we would explore WWII bunkers in the jungle. We actually found a boot with a foot still in it in a cave sitting next to a pile of rusted hand grenades. A grim reminder of what happened in these places.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and for watching.
@bunkersbnl1698
@bunkersbnl1698 3 жыл бұрын
5:08 the room your standing in is called a “bereitschaftsraum” this is where they could play rest even when they had service
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks for watching.
@SchnelleKat
@SchnelleKat 3 жыл бұрын
Renault FT17? 12:04. only video i know of on KZbin is one from 10+ yrs ago.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks for watching.
@georgegordon6630
@georgegordon6630 3 жыл бұрын
Great find..Wow!..The vehicle that was half tank, half tractor
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was
@XHollisWood
@XHollisWood 3 жыл бұрын
Historical research is fabulous HH & EE Thank You for sharing 👍 Jesse
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@billwilson3609
@billwilson3609 3 жыл бұрын
There's 20 of those FT17's in the USA that are in good running condition. They're actually M1917 light tanks that were near copies of the FT17 that were produced stateside for The Great War. The first two arrived weeks after the war ended.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@revilo2864
@revilo2864 3 жыл бұрын
first thumb up second, enjoy videos third again learned something thanks for that vor dem Einsetzen der Hilfszielfernrohre Visierklappen öffnen. Open the sight flaps before inserting the auxiliary telescopic sights
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@laserlight0077
@laserlight0077 3 жыл бұрын
As Always......Great Find....Awsome location. You guys are Awsome too! And I noticed how Eagle Eyes is sure getting tall!!! Great Job guys!! Thank You!!!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍and yes he is really growing :)
@laserlight0077
@laserlight0077 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter he sure is!!! Have a great day my friend!!
@tommyking2344
@tommyking2344 3 жыл бұрын
Seeing the gun and tank was really cool. Really enjoyed seeing all the details on that gun. What an amazing location. Looking forward to the next. You and Eagle Eyes stay safe
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy
@kingdom753
@kingdom753 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for showing, and sharing this one of a kind, " beautiful bunker ". And its guns. I'd love to visit one day. Awesome video . Peace and love brothers and sisters, of good will 🙌🤲🕊👏🤝👐🙏👍.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@laffilmfest3759
@laffilmfest3759 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely like walking back in time.....thank u for the tour!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@stephenpodeschi6052
@stephenpodeschi6052 3 жыл бұрын
The little tank looks like a WW1 FT-17 Renault that was still inservice in WW11 but obsolete for front line duties...
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
yes it is and thanks.
@colleenpriest7838
@colleenpriest7838 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing on finding and actually seeing a tank from WW1. Really liked that. Did you happen to find any of other pieces that went to it? Looking forward to the next............... ;)
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
we looked but didnt find any more but hey are probably somewhere around there. Thanks Colleen and greetings from us.
@colleenpriest7838
@colleenpriest7838 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter Yes, possibly. And a Big HELLO from me; USA.
@stephaniepettys4222
@stephaniepettys4222 Жыл бұрын
Fascinating finds! A French tank! WOW! And the camouflaged gun looks like it could have been in a movie, it is so fresh!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter Жыл бұрын
Loved it and such a great location to visit. Thanks Stephanie.
@markspruill108
@markspruill108 3 жыл бұрын
I believe they have one if these at the Virginia ear museum in Newport News, Virginia. You used to be able to climb on all the tanks and artillery. They have an atomic cannon, a twin 40 AA tank and an old 155 mm self propelled howitzer.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
good to know and thanks for watching.
@markspruill108
@markspruill108 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter you're welcome.
@ZeRo8625
@ZeRo8625 3 жыл бұрын
7:00 it might read: Vor dem Einsetzen der Hilfszielfernrohre Visierklammer öffnen
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks.
@safetyfirstintexas
@safetyfirstintexas 3 жыл бұрын
M7 turrent went on top of Renault ft 17 tank . look at the shape on the cut away diagram of the tank. Round entry/ exit hatch to the rear top, and gun opening to the front( square) Great that you two share time doing this.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@daltonsexton2588
@daltonsexton2588 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video and location. I just love ww2 history soo and it’s just something that I can’t explain. But I love this location to see how the bunkers and gun might have been during war time. I would love to just sit there next to a gun and just close my eyes and just think what it was like 77 years ago.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
good thing we have imagination. Thanks Dalton
@englishmaninengland4591
@englishmaninengland4591 3 жыл бұрын
I love this type of WW2 history. Thank you for showing this. I wonder if Bruce Crompton watches this?
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@nadiak7063
@nadiak7063 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE TANKS and this... WOW I have never seen a tank like this! I love your videos I hope you make more videos so people can watch them and like them.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter Жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@floridareedsreviews
@floridareedsreviews 3 жыл бұрын
I knew that tank looked familiar! I used to play an online game called World of Tanks, and they have tanks from WW1 and WW2, and the Renault is one of the tanks you get to play! It was a very light and fast tank. It didn't do as much damage as its bigger brothers, but it was meant to be a fast-strike tank, something that is in quick, fire off a few rounds and move to another location to do it again. It was really good at disorienting the enemy so it's bigger brothers can lob in a few really big rounds and do a lot of damage without taking too much of a beating.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment and for watching Reed.
@jeffussery4884
@jeffussery4884 3 жыл бұрын
I never knew the Renault Tank was used in WWII, you learn something new everyday.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
There you go and thanks :)
@johnlazlo1908
@johnlazlo1908 3 жыл бұрын
So neat you found the gun. Biggest gun I been on was on the USS New Jersey Battleship. Spent the night on that ship. One off my bucket list.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
wow must have been great experience. Thanks for watching.
@williamcummings4894
@williamcummings4894 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this location is out of this world, so much intact almost 80 years later.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter Жыл бұрын
Totally so William and thanks for watching so many of our videos.
@daviweiss4360
@daviweiss4360 3 жыл бұрын
The gun for my loocks like a 105 45 cal because the muzle ring but the year inscription dont fit to the 105 L45 of the dual purpose of the second ww, by the year can be a 105 L40 ...
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@gosportjamie
@gosportjamie 3 жыл бұрын
I thought the tank was a Renault. I remember seeing pictures of them in a book about the history of Renault. If I remember correctly, they were developed by Renault under a contract for the French military for use in its' territories in Africa, most of which saw a lot of unrest in the period before the war. Obviously, light weight (for an armoured vehicle) was an advantage in sandy, semi-desert terrain. The large width of the tracks, as shown by how far the rollers of the undercarriage are away from the hull, would give the vehicle a very large footprint that would hugely reduce the risks of sinking in the sand and getting bogged. That feature would also make it useful in boggy areas, and even, potentially, on ice such as frozen rivers and lakes, while its' small size would make it very easy to conceal in wooded areas or even out in the open using camo netting as its' small size gives less for the eye to be drawn to to then discern clearly man-made shapes which is what can easily give away camouflaged equipment. The engine was a standard, production pre-war Renault large car or light truck engine...
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment and for watching.
@Sed1676
@Sed1676 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent find and episode Thanks!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John :)
@lablackzed
@lablackzed 3 жыл бұрын
Bovington tank museum has a few and the French tank museum .
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@jeanlongsden1696
@jeanlongsden1696 3 жыл бұрын
we have a few of the turret here in Jersey. they was use on the bunkers.
@offworldatom8850
@offworldatom8850 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing find! Thanks for sharing 😁👍👏
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@luissantiago5163
@luissantiago5163 3 жыл бұрын
Oh gnarly. Love the vids
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@luissantiago5163
@luissantiago5163 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter appreciate the uploads. Cheers
@damonswanson3156
@damonswanson3156 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this was a Naval gun. Early fire control computer?
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 2 жыл бұрын
You never know. .Thanks.
@torac84
@torac84 3 жыл бұрын
Wow incredible thanks for sharing. I never expect to see the Renault tank.👍
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Me neither and glad we bumped into it and could show it. Thanks my friend.
@larrybomber83
@larrybomber83 3 жыл бұрын
Guns, Guns, Guns! I love it. Great location. Thanks for taking me along.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
All our pleasure and thanks Larry :)
@three-phase562
@three-phase562 3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, bet those finds brought a smile to your face. Thanks for showing us and doing the research on them.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@scopex2749
@scopex2749 Жыл бұрын
7:02 This reads " before inseting the auxiary telescopic tube make sure the rear sight (or visor) is open. Did you get a clearer photo of this HH? At many places I take paper and pencils or chalk and make 'rubbings' of a metal sign. The you can sometimes see better what is printed into the metal. Place paper over the sign and gently rub over with pencil it leaves marks where the words are. I think EE would like to try that? One seat would have been for the 'gun traverser' who swung the gun from side to side and the elevation and targetting. The other side would be the gun captain who fired the weapon - a loader would have been behind the breech. 8:53 This reads 'battlefield targets range' so would be for elevation of the barrel OMG HH THIS IS SUPERB. This is indicating a range of 8000 meters! So this was a LARGE CALIBRE The breech LOOKS at least 88mm? Not sure as the gun type is not indicative of this. LOVE translating military signs like this if you want to get shots of any 🙂INCREDIBLE WW1 tank!!! WOW WOW WOW!!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter Жыл бұрын
Great to read my friend and we thanks for great feedback and tips. Loving it. Thanks for your great support.
@mikechrister2736
@mikechrister2736 3 жыл бұрын
That tank was a great find. I would love to know how it got there.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Good question!
@jacobshort6528
@jacobshort6528 3 жыл бұрын
As small and lightweight as it is compared to other tanks, probably on a truck.
@markprior7971
@markprior7971 3 жыл бұрын
The Germans used the turrets for the Atlantic Wall defences and converted the hulls to munitions carriers known as "Schleppers". A lot of French light tanks were used in this way.
@nosferatu41
@nosferatu41 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, what we see in the Netherlands part of the Atlantic wall is that a lot of Tobrouk bunkers had Renault tank turrets mounted.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks.
@67daffy
@67daffy 3 жыл бұрын
You can see the original mounting points for whatever gun was there originally. Nice of them to put something in place for history sake.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i agree and some places they did use such ship guns. Thanks
@liambrady9852
@liambrady9852 3 жыл бұрын
There is a complete FT-17 on display at the tank museum Bovington, Dorset, England
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
ok and thanks for watching.
@MGB-learning
@MGB-learning 3 жыл бұрын
An other Outstanding video and presentation as History Hunter team provides us with a new adventure.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciated and greetings from us.
@marygarner5249
@marygarner5249 3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome adventure Love your videos always so interesting Hello DAD and Eagle Eye's
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Mary and greetings from us.
@ericmcquiston9473
@ericmcquiston9473 3 жыл бұрын
That was a great location ! And to find a WW1 tank. Incredible
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Very glad we did and thanks Eric :)
@brittakriep2938
@brittakriep2938 3 жыл бұрын
In wwll some french wwl tanks had been used by , Sicherungstruppen' for guarding and patroling in rearline areas.
@billspagnuola2606
@billspagnuola2606 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited for this sight. A Massive Thank you. To you and Eagle eyes. For taking me on this journey.i been watching you now for quite awhile. And now I get to see the real guns. And gun barrel with the cooling tank. Amazing my friend. Thank you
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Good to read and thanks Bill :)
@paoloviti6156
@paoloviti6156 3 жыл бұрын
What an interesting discovery finding that FT-17 tankette, bet is asking too much if was more complete than an empty hull! Out of curiosity what cannon is this on the camouflaged turret? Great job again 👍👍
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i really dont know. Thanks for watching.
@paoloviti6156
@paoloviti6156 3 жыл бұрын
@@WW2HistoryHunter thanks for replying,! If I may, It could be a typical German cannon used for coastal batteries possibly a 100 mm cannon but I'm only guessing...
@rainmancw9022
@rainmancw9022 3 жыл бұрын
Those tanks are a mainstay in the game Battlefield 1. Google it to see some pretty cool game play action with this vehicle. Great video
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@chrissmith3215
@chrissmith3215 3 жыл бұрын
Great videos. Judging by how well preserved both the bunkers and guns are I'm guessing a local preservation group look after this site?
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i think they do in some way. Thanks
@bryanbosch
@bryanbosch 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely some amazing discoveries.Stay safe and keep smiling.Always looking forward to the next adventure.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do Bryan and it is a great place to see. Greetings from us and stay safe.
@bobbymiller1414
@bobbymiller1414 3 жыл бұрын
Wow you're so lucky to live in the area so much history love the tank oh my God thank you for this video the history Hunter is the best
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Bobby :)
@iainweller452
@iainweller452 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see some guns still in place, great video thanks for sharing
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i agree and thanks Iain
@chrisnewton5126
@chrisnewton5126 3 жыл бұрын
I thought "Renault" as soon as you walked up to that tank just looking at the sprocket and the track return bar... but I'm an ex-tanker. I'm sure there are fewer than 100 of those that exist. Epic little beasts that (the US) we started our Tank Corp with in WW1. Patton commanded one in WW1.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Great tank indeed and thanks for taking time to comment and watch.
@billjamison2877
@billjamison2877 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for your follow up video and here it is! Thanks and keep them coming. Just to let you know, about a year ago, from watching your videos, I bought a metal detector and have been having a blast with it. I am about to retire so I will be looking for places in Pennsylvania to continue searching. We have a lot of hidden history because of the Revolutionary War and the Civil War in Pennsylvania, not to mention all of the Native Indian artifacts to be found. Thanks for starting me on a new hobby and adventure. Bill Linglestown Pennsylvania
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
That is very nice to read Bill and glad you are out there having a good time. Greetings from us.
@009ADVENTURES
@009ADVENTURES 3 жыл бұрын
what a really great find, very interesting video as always 👍😀
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@dimitrisa1427
@dimitrisa1427 3 жыл бұрын
Another great location with some rare findings indeed!Waiting for the next one,great job as always.Thanks hh&ee! as far as i know many obsolete ww1 and interwar era tanks gave their turrets to fortified locations like this. also something i wanted to ask for a long time. Do you plan or even dare to dream a ww2 tour around europe sometime in the future?
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and we are all over Europe actually. Thanks.
@jeanlongsden1696
@jeanlongsden1696 3 жыл бұрын
we have a few turrets from the FT-17's here in Jersey. they was used on the coastal bunkers, where you would usually have a MG position. talking of rare French tanks, the rarest is at Bovington Tank Museum. it is the only remaining Char B used on British soil by German Panzer-Abteilung 213 here in Jersey.
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for comment and for watching.
@jefferygrady3181
@jefferygrady3181 3 жыл бұрын
That tank is amazing! Alot of cool stuff! Thanks for all you and eagle eyes do! Be careful mines are very dangerous!
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
i agree , very interesting to see that. Thanks.
@2341jasonb
@2341jasonb 3 жыл бұрын
Another legendary video from you and your family thank you for sharing with us 👍🏼🖖🏼
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@m1902saber
@m1902saber 3 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing location! I’ve heard that the FT-17s were used in WW2 as stationary turrets by the germans and french, but usually that was just the turret itself. Perhaps they had it parked there as an extra turret though?
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@CRosa-tt6tl
@CRosa-tt6tl 3 жыл бұрын
Always great information on past history👍👍 sending a huge thank-you an Eagle Eye from Connecticut USA
@WW2HistoryHunter
@WW2HistoryHunter 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
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