@history.unlimited: A replica World War I German A7V tank owned and operated by @tankmuseum The only surviving A7V is located in Australia at The Queensland Museum, South Brisbane. full credit:@tankmuseum The A7V was Germany's only tank to see combat during World War I. Introduced in 1918, it was a formidable yet limited vehicle, with just 20 units produced. The A7V was designed as a mobile fortress, heavily armored and armed with six 7.92 mm Maxim MG08 machine guns and a 57 mm Maxim-Nordenfelt gun. It had a crew of up to 18 men and was powered by two Daimler engines, enabling a top speed of about 10 km/h (6 mph). Despite its firepower, the A7V was plagued by mechanical issues, such as its poor mobility in rough terrain. The tank first saw action in March 1918 during the German Spring Offensive, and it notably participated in the first tank-on-tank battle against British Mark IV tanks at Villers-Bretonneux. While it was not a game-changer, the A7V was an important step in the development of armored warfare. ℹ️ Britannica, Military Warfare, Wikipedia **DISCLAIMER: This post is strictly for educational, historical, contextual,, and informational purposes only. The content above does not and is not intended to promote or condone violence and not for the sale or regulated goods in ANY way!**@The Tank Museum

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