The Secret German Tank: Leichttraktor

Explore the covert origins of Germany's tank development during the interwar period in my latest video! Learn how the Treaty of Versailles' restrictions led to the clandestine Traktor program, where German military leaders and firms like Rheinmetall and Krupp innovatively designed armored vehicles under the guise of tractors. Discover the secretive strategies, contrasting designs, and international collaborations that shaped the future of tank warfare. From remote testing to Soviet-German cooperation, this intriguing episode uncovers the hidden maneuvers that laid the groundwork for modern armored vehicles.

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https://forum.valka.cz/viewtopic.php/...
https://www.wwiivehicles.com/germany/...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leichtt...
https://www.tankarchives.ca/2016/06/k...
https://wiki.wargaming.net/en/Tank:G1...
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/ge...

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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 personal disclaimer
00:00:40 The Shadow of Versailles
00:02:24 Project "Traktor"
00:04:15 Rheinmetall vs. Krupp
00:05:49 The Kama Connection