Char Schneider Tank

The Schneider CA1 was one of France’s first production tanks, introduced during the First World War. Its armored body was built around a tracked chassis adapted from tractor development, with a short gun mounted in the hull rather than a rotating turret. It saw combat from 1917, exposing limitations in obstacle crossing and protection. Its history belongs to the first attempts at mechanized assault, before the more influential Renault FT established a different light-tank arrangement. Its short 75mm gun sat in the hull rather than a rotating turret. Early combat at Berry-au-Bac in April 1917 exposed severe vulnerabilities, including fire risk and difficult terrain crossing. Later tactics and modifications improved usefulness, but the type remained less versatile than the Renault FT.

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 Global War 1914, Global Empires, 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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