--- product_id: 13099160 title: "French Tanks of World War I (New Vanguard, 173)" price: "28822CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13099160-french-tanks-of-world-war-i-new-vanguard-173 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Deep dive into WWI tank evolution Revolutionary Renault FT design Insight on armor & mobility trade-offs French Tanks of World War I (New Vanguard, 173) **Price:** 28822CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚔️ Command the battlefield of history with the tank that changed warfare forever! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** French Tanks of World War I (New Vanguard, 173) - **How much does it cost?** 28822CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13099160-french-tanks-of-world-war-i-new-vanguard-173) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **From Fiasco to Triumph:** Trace the dramatic evolution from early setbacks to the game-changing Renault FT that turned the tide for the Allies. - • **Quick Reference, Lasting Impact:** Highly rated and concise, perfect for professionals craving authoritative knowledge on military vehicle history. - • **France’s Hidden Tank Supremacy:** Discover why France fielded more tanks than any other WWI army, reshaping early armored warfare. - • **Unlock the Origins of Modern Armor:** Explore how the Renault FT pioneered the central turret and rear engine layout that defines tanks today. - • **Collector’s Must-Have for Military Buffs:** A well-preserved used copy packed with expert insights and rare historical details. ## Overview This well-maintained used book chronicles the development of French tanks in WWI, focusing on the revolutionary Renault FT. It reveals France’s leading role in early tank warfare, the design innovations that shaped modern tanks, and the strategic impact of armored vehicles on the Allied victory. ## Description This title examines the emergence of the first modern tank, the Renault FT. It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However, France's early tanks suffered from poor mobility and armor compared to their contemporaries. Indeed, their initial use on the Chemin des Dames in 1917 was a bloody fiasco. In spite of initial set-backs, the French army redeemed its reputation with the Renault FT. The Renault FT pioneered the modern tank design, with armament in a revolutionary central turret and the engine in the rear. More importantly, the Renault was designed to be cheap and easy to manufacture. Discover the history of the early French armor developments and their triumphant new design, the Renault FT, that helped to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Allies. Review: Good, tank buffs must read - Informative quick reference to an interesting period of a developing technology. Review: French tank history’s - Great read regarding WWII French armor covering history and development of some of the first tanks. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,741,312 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #699 in History of Military Vehicles #2,444 in French History (Books) #3,189 in Military Strategy History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 44 Reviews | ## Images ![French Tanks of World War I (New Vanguard, 173) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F2eB45JeS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, tank buffs must read *by D***N on January 7, 2018* Informative quick reference to an interesting period of a developing technology. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ French tank history’s *by P***F on January 14, 2021* Great read regarding WWII French armor covering history and development of some of the first tanks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful *by P***E on December 6, 2015* With all the coverage of the British tanks of WW1 it is only fair that a volume in English about French tanks of the same war should be put into the Osprey 'New Vanguard' series to level this up a bit. After all the French fielded more tanks than any other nation in WW1 and it was a French design, the FT-17, that heralded the modern tank with its turreted layout. And it was the FT-17 that went on to have a combat career far beyond any other tank of the war, serving through to the early years of the second world war. Essentially this slim volume gives a very brief overview of the development of French tanks and it was highly interesting to note how the French asked the British not to deploy their tanks too soon, but rather wait until the French army also had a number in the field to try to take advantage of introducing the new weapon concurrently. Alas the British jumped the gun. Whatever the story there, Steven Zaloga manages as ever to pack a fair amount of information into one of these brief volumes. He does this via no-nonsense prose and is aided by a range of photographs which should be of interest to many readers. A bibliography is included at the rear of the work however Zaloga makes the point that much of it is in French. The work is fleshed out by illustrations from Tom Bryan and these in particular will be of interest not only to the general reader but especially modellers. This makes this a handy book to pick up as it is quite generalist in its appeal. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13099160-french-tanks-of-world-war-i-new-vanguard-173](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/13099160-french-tanks-of-world-war-i-new-vanguard-173) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-11*