Char 2C Heavy Tank

The French Char 2C was a very large heavy tank developed from First World War requirements but completed after the conflict. Its size, substantial crew, and mixed armament reflected early ideas about breakthrough tanks. A small fleet remained in service before the Second World War, but the type was obsolete by 1940 and did not develop the intended major battlefield role.

Only ten Char 2Cs were completed, giving the French Army a small and very specialized fleet. The enormous hull carried a main turret and a rear machine-gun turret, with numerous crew positions inside. Railway transport was important for moving such heavy vehicles over distance. When France collapsed in 1940, the surviving tanks were destroyed or captured amid retreat rather than achieving the breakthrough battles envisioned by their designers. Their size made them memorable without making them a practical modern armored force.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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