S2E21 - The A1E1 Independent Pt.1

In this episode, we explore the origins of the A1E1 Independent, tracing how British interwar tank thinking, financial constraints, and War Office requirements led to one of the most ambitious and unconventional tank designs of the 1920s. Focusing on its intended role as a fast, heavily armed breakthrough tank, this episode examines why the Independent looked so promising on paper—and why its bold design choices would soon face hard limits in reality.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyoftankspodcastEmail: [email protected]