Why France Mixes Jeeps and Tanks

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French Manuals Available Online:
• ABC 111 Manuel d'emploi des groupements tactiques à dominante Leclerc (1998) (Employment Manual of Leclerc-Dominant Tactical Groups)
• ABC 103 Manuel d'emploi du groupement tactique interarmes à dominante blindée roues-canon (1999) (Employment Manual of AMX-10RC-Dominant Combined Arms Tactical Groups)
• INF 206 Manuel d'emploi de la section de reconnaissance regimentaire (2000) (Employment Manual of the Regimental Reconnaissance Platoon)
• Base documentaire tactique à l'usage des stagiaires de l'école d'état-major (2017) (Tactical Documentary Base for the Use of Staff School Trainees)
• World War II US Army Tank Destroyer Manuals: www.tankdestroyer.net/things/...
Enthusiast Sources on French Unit Organization:
• 2016: www.unabcc.org/app/download/2...
• 2014: www.batailles-blindes.com/cava...
• 1989: armee-francaise-1989.wifeo.com...
• 1943-1999: cavaliers.blindes.free.fr/gu/g...
• 1957-1977: daniel.rabbe.free.fr/organisat...
• 1960: www.panzerbaer.de/units/f_spae...
• 1940: www.atf40.fr/ATF40/divers/odb.htm

[@BattleOrder]

Check out our supplemental video detailing the past 30 years of 🇫🇷 French Tank Regiments:

[@zcrib3]

The most surprising thing was that the French named their jeeps as if they were battleships.

[@maszk9743]

Greetings from the First Foreign Cavalry regiment. I am a gunner on the AMX10. Your content is highly accurate and informative even to a professional like me. Keep it up!

[@Wastelandman7000]

I actually like the French terms more than the American ones. And The Chieftain noted that having the scout vehicles also allows for the tanks to be fully crewed. He noted that in Iraq his Abrams platoon was often down to three crew per tank because of leave or sickness. So being able to pull one of the dismounts to help with maintenance or even crew replacement makes a huge amount of sense.

[@wiryantirta]

Man whenever you cover French small-formation combat tactics I get the happy vibes

[@AK-forty-seven]

Man, the more I learn about the French forces and their doctrines the more I love their ways of warring lol. Honestly, I think that if you are a rich modern country but not a super power like the US, China or Russia. I think the best doctrine for you is following that of the French or Swedish doctrines. They are brilliantly set up and up to date tactics that, unlike their super power counterparts, they don't rely on out numbering or outspending their enemies.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Absolutely loving the greater coverage of the French army.

[@voiceinthewilderness7596]

Concerning the roots of France operating their armor that way:

[@Oeilhelbrecht]

Each time you speak about France and French Military, you are right. I really appreciate your content, wich is amazing. I can see your respect for our military tradition and tactics, and for that i thank you very much. I very like your video "Dompaire 44'" btw. Keep doing your stuff, you are very good in it. Greetings from France ! 🇫🇷

[@firstconsul7286]

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[@archiegeorge3969]

The integration of recon and protection into US TD platoons is something that really didn’t get enough documentation. I’m glad you highlighted it.

[@DeBarbellian]

That little VBL is gorgeous, such a retro-futuristic kind of vibe. Very good looking!

[@Fusilier7]

Very fascinating, I think I prefer France's manoeuvre approach rather than heavy armoured protection, favoured by the UK, US and Germany. There's something else you should know, armoured infantry regiments also have VBL scouts, that work in tandem with VBCI infantry, their role is similar to VBL scouts in armoured cavalry squadrons, as highlighted in the video. Overall, it's impressive France thinks outside of European theatres, their doctrine is more flexible than the traditional NATO style, of holding and defending against heavy threats, this works in Europe due to superb infrastructure, and solid terrain that will not hinder armoured deployment. Heavy armour meant to defend the Fulda Gap is not as practical in varied terrain, and limited infrastructure found in Africa or Asia, perhaps there is something all of NATO should take note, and form a more flexible, more current and more mobile doctrine like France.

[@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791]

Big thumbs up for covering non English Speaking countries. Anglosphere militaries already have loads of videos and info on them on KZbin.

[@willspence7858]

This guy just continues to not miss. I'm happy to be a patreon for this channel, content is top notch.

[@greywolf1155]

The French mix would be nearly perfect even today, say against a russian BTG. You kill the 10 or so tanks with ATGMs then unlease something like a modern version of the AMX30 to chase off the BMP/BTR/MTLBs. The key to Maneuvre Warfare is to set up ambushes for your enemy. You don't fight meeting enangagements, you don't attack strongpoints. So, what you need is info-supremacy and speedy movements (in order to get in front of your enemies in strength).

[@deca0]

The VBL has to be my favorite military vehicle, I hope to get one imported from France soon

[@dishantdalvi]

French have a godly battle record since mediaeval ages,no wonder they are good at tactics. I'm much impressed by this doctrine

[@BruneSixtine]

Your knowledge about French army is just exceptional, I'm surprised

[@WeirdSeagul]

I think it's a good system in the modern battlefield where situational awareness is so important with the abundance of drones and man portable anti tank