After seeing so many restored and replica First World War machines, it's amazing to see one in such good condition with so many original parts and paint. Amazing!
@FirstDagger2 жыл бұрын
That T13 recovery story is yet another reason to love the C-130 Hercules, irony of the numerology not withstanding.
@VosperCDN2 жыл бұрын
Such a great place, and having that Mark IV in completely original condition is just amazing. And the anecdote about the engine noise, being relative to what a person of the time would be used to, was very cool.
@AlexKoltsov2 жыл бұрын
I saw such a tank in the city of Arkhangelsk (Russia). This is a northern city on the shore of the White Sea. In 1918, invaders from England landed troops when there was a civil war in Russia. The invaders got in their teeth, and the tank now stands as a trophy in the city as a monument.
@BHuang922 жыл бұрын
Not many appreciated how effective the T13 was as an anti tank spg in the early phase of WW2.
@TheBigExclusive2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you talk about whether or not the engine works. Many museum channels do not talk about the condition of the engine in their videos.
@TheBigExclusive2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that the engine can still run after 100 years.
@petercliff40232 жыл бұрын
Very interesting little tankette and the MK 4 looks superb after all these years - great video!
@grumpyboomer612 жыл бұрын
When the story of the return of the T13 reached the point of a C130 loaded with paratroopers, for a brief moment, I had visions of an epic legend in the making. 🤣
@pg123ab2 жыл бұрын
You rule Sofilein 🙌. I lived in Belgium when I was 12 and have been in that museum many times. I hope you have a story about that Whippet Tank
@darthfader7332 жыл бұрын
WOW, another awesome museum to add to my list. Interesting history on that T13.
@johnknight72962 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. The video quality makes you feel like you are standing right there listening. The presentation was wonderful. He presents in such a way that both a tank novice and a tank enthusaist will find this video intresting.
@louisavondart91782 жыл бұрын
The first models of tanks had only mild steel plating on the sides. The crews were killed by ordinary rifle fire. Be sure to check before visiting the Museum. Large sections of it are closed for renovations at the moment. Still well worth a visit and the exhibits are superbly displayed. ( I've been there 8 times and never get bored ).
@andycap67862 жыл бұрын
Watching in the UK. What a great presentation on two historic military vehicles. Really impressed, thank you. It now looks like this museum is on my 'to do' list!
@ricklotter2 жыл бұрын
A very nicely done video, very well guided and I appreciate how engaged you are in the topic.
@Sofilein2 жыл бұрын
I usually delete my questions (there can be a lot) because it is strange to hear them from behind the camera, but in cases like these when it's not possible then they have to stay 😅 I'm glad you don't mind
@BeingFireRetardant2 жыл бұрын
@@Sofilein actually prefer more of your voice, face, and narration. I know this is a tank channel, but you are part of what makes it interesting...
@stevengerda85368 ай бұрын
I can see why he's worked there since he was 16, being in this place would never get old! The Mark IV is an absolute beauty I need to see one day!!
@Gillymonster182 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pieces. It’s a special thing to see them as they were, especially the Mk IV.
@gillesmeura3416 Жыл бұрын
So glad to see you here in Belgium! The part where Testaert says that you can even touch the tank is typical of Belgian surrealism, as the sign on the tank says "it is formally forbidden to touch objects in the museum" (both in French and in Dutch) ! 😄
@dickdegraaff54522 жыл бұрын
Hi Sofilein, That was a nice piece of Belgian history. We wish you lots of success with your vlogs and send you ❤️ from the Netherlands. Best regards, Willeke and Dick de Graaff
@michaelbentsen98692 жыл бұрын
Another great presentation! Sophie, your beauty increases with every episode!
@aymonfoxc14428 ай бұрын
Awesome video, great guest presenter and amazing insights. Thanks for this video!
@w.p.9582 жыл бұрын
Very knowledgeable curator - bravo!
@bradoconnor98682 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps for the great content Sofilein. I always enjoy watching you're show.
@michaelguerin562 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Your Belgian museum tour is most interesting.
@Lockbar2 жыл бұрын
11:40 A stunningly beautiful WW1 tank and a stunningly beautiful tank loving gal in the same picture. What more could anyone ask for? 😍
@JohnDoe-gj4dv2 жыл бұрын
Ma'am, I want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS. NO ONE ......BRINGS THE HISTORONIC PERSPECTIVE THE WAY YOU DO. This information would serve todays youth well. That War is not without the Technological advances that brings with it Applications that are used to advance Societal Development.
@fw14212 жыл бұрын
This gentleman does a great job of explaining this tank and WWI. Thanks Sofi for bringing us with you!
@paoloviti61562 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this very interesting museum that I often visited when I was living in Antwerp as it took about 40 min to reach Brussels in the eighties. I can see that the museum is much changed and was surprised to see the original Mark IV and the only T13. Really makes me wish to come back to visit this museum. Where was the Mark IV when I was there? Just being curious! Good job again as always 👍👍👍
@JohnTaylorB7372 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful Sofilein. Really enjoyed that. Thanks for bringing that to us.
@prillewitz2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video Sofilein! I did not know that these vehicles were on display not far from The Netherlands. Nice idea for a holiday trip.
@louisavondart91782 жыл бұрын
Visit the Bastonge barracks as well to see all the other tanks.
@davekreitzer43582 жыл бұрын
Very nice , great seeing original period paint on these vehicles ! So many of them , in different museums , have half hearted attempt's to recreate the original paint and appear glossy , in appearance !!! ✔️🥴
@TheRealBlackivy54862 жыл бұрын
The only T-13 left...thank you for sharing! I always liked that little bugger along with the Polish TKS.
@stephenkrall76092 жыл бұрын
It's so cool that you got to visit those rare vehicles.
@chromiumphotography51382 жыл бұрын
I always learn something from your videos. The door hinges ... something so simple but a fatal flaw. Keep up the great work 👍
@Tankman148522 жыл бұрын
Hey one day could you do a In-depth video of the t29 American heavy
@tasman006 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a awsome great vid. Love the story of the T13 and how they got it back.
@lordbyron89272 жыл бұрын
I like this guy already. Great presentation.
@9290steenbok2 жыл бұрын
5:14 'You can actually in this museum touch this tank [...].' while standing in front of a sign that clearly says 'Strongly forbidden to touch the objects'. Getting some mixed messages here 😅
@brunowauters87872 жыл бұрын
Do not get confused, this IS Belgium you know.
@LycanthropiesSpell2 жыл бұрын
Imagine that...Sofilein in my backyard! Hopefully You won't catch a case of ' surrealism '... .
@eze89702 жыл бұрын
Great world tour Sofi, thanks for the content! 🙏
@xcalibertrekker66932 жыл бұрын
Incredibly well maintained, Bravo. Thanks for sharing.
@daniel_scholefield2 жыл бұрын
Ah 'Lodestar' very much on my must see list. Interesting to see the differences between that and the Mark IV at Bovington which is a training tank so doesn't have things like the armoured cover over the fuel tank at the rear.
@cheesenoodles83162 жыл бұрын
Excellent....thanks for posting.
@kajlennartsson42342 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sofilein. Greetings from Sweden.
@Mishn02 жыл бұрын
The marking on the T13 is very similar to the badge of the US Air Force's 96 Bomber Squadron which goes back to WW I. Also, the paint on the Mk. IV seems to be at odds with the description "Dog S**t Brown" that you often see. It looks a lot more like the US Army uniform color "Khaki Drab". (which is what I painted the Mk IV now sitting on my model shelf)
@nriqueog2 жыл бұрын
Now we're getting to see some stuff we didn't even know existed. Great job! Please post a schedule of the places coming up.
@simonhjc2 жыл бұрын
This! This is the BEST video youve done. I love the history, the originality of the tanks. More! 💯 im saring this on twitter
@russwoodward82512 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Presentation.
@AirsoftTipsandReviews2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. There were a few points I didn't think of when watching other videos. Very informative
@ashleybevis97692 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, loved even the small details like the hinge, fascinating stuff, good work
@silentotto50992 жыл бұрын
What a beauty!
@heidiwilks53162 жыл бұрын
Amazing to hear that the Mark IV tank engine was actually quite silent by our standards -- I guess we're so far removed from the people of that time that we don't realize that mechanical noise was very alien (and thus much more noticeable) to them. Love these WWI tanks and their Steampunk vibe :)
@daguard4112 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mycroft1905 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely fellow, William Testaert. TFP
@wadejustanamerican12012 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, huge thanks. Hope all is well with you.
@xmanhoe2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a bit of WW1 original thick track 😎
@williamcaton84322 жыл бұрын
Loved this video!
@whpruitt12 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@andyd29602 жыл бұрын
That t-13 is freaking awesome
@TheEdmond302 жыл бұрын
Original paint. you got my vote
@briankirwan69582 жыл бұрын
That is a great museum with some pretty fantastic pieces. Any chance of doing a video on the Whippet next to the Male you just covered. The aircraft museum next door has some really great WWI planes as well. Thanks for this.!
@thedoctorofstyleirondeadpaul2 жыл бұрын
All hail the beauty of the Mark IV
@russellnixon99812 жыл бұрын
Excellent production of a museum I have never seen before and vehicles really seen. as always great original content.
@easynovember54232 жыл бұрын
From the historical standpoint: you found a couple of gems there girl!!!!
@TescoVee2 жыл бұрын
Another excellent and informative video! Keep it up player!!
@rockysablue Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thankyou
@johnbruce28682 жыл бұрын
Do you now the place of manufacture? Was it at either the Metropolitan Works, Birmingham, or perhaps at Fosters, Lincoln, or elsewhere? I cannot find out but I believe Flirt II, the other surviving 'male' Mark VI at the Tank Museum, Bovington, was an original Mark VI manufactured in Lincoln. It would be interesting to know where Lodestar II originated from and, incidentally, what happened to both Lodestar I and Flirt I?
@stephenwarhurst66152 жыл бұрын
What a Very Excellent presentation by William Testaert 10/10 and it's more amazing both tanks survived WW2 with out the Germans scrapping and melting them to build their own war machines
@rodneynikora3582 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@wesharris2559 Жыл бұрын
Great information
@walthanas2 жыл бұрын
Yet another interesting video of some pretty rare examples of armour. Did you also visit fortress Eben Emael during your trip to Europe? I was also wondering if you made a video of your visit to Master Milo, or is what we see on his channel all there is to your visit there?
@1932denise2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍
@GUNGHO4022 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks for the great content!
@sumpterino2 жыл бұрын
Ooooh it's adorable! Does the T13 get its own dogbed or does it just have its own little hut in the garden?
@josephbaca18992 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@wmoule2 жыл бұрын
Great video Sofiein.
@thurin842 жыл бұрын
very cool! its nice to see a ww1 vehicle in its trundled right off the battlefield condition!!! are you going to do a video about the medium mk A whippet?
@tothgabor8892 жыл бұрын
Hi Sofi! Thanks for the great video! You are still very beautiful and we love you very much! :)
@henriknilsson78512 жыл бұрын
This was great! I really love WW1 armor!
@cl49982 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Do you have a personal Twitter, other than the two listed in the description?
@mabbrey2 жыл бұрын
great vid chaps
@fireabend_12262 жыл бұрын
nice interesting video. Thank you for showing
@carlwillemyns18752 жыл бұрын
My Favorite museum all times... When I was 12, I took the train to Brussel and started to vistit it all by my selve. Then there was no entrance fee, so I could go a lot ! Then all 2nd World War tanks were still there and a number of later ones as well. Now these have moved to "Bastogne Baracks". However, this museum is a must see when you visit Brussels.
@brucelamberton88192 жыл бұрын
Great story about how they got their T13 back
@azwris2 жыл бұрын
Original condition??? Awesome!
@4CarbideGaming Жыл бұрын
Was wondering why they had to land Discretely. almost sounds like a special secret operation of some sort.
@loganinkosovo2 жыл бұрын
The Allied Tankers learned about Flash and bullet fragments coming through vision ports early on. They combated this with leather face masks with chain mail covers over the eyes and full chain mail veils hanging down over their faces from their helmets. German Infantry learned that if they reversed the bullets in their rifle cartridges they could penetrate the armor of an allied Tank. Flash is still a problem with steel armored tanks all the way up to the M-60 series. Flash is not fun at all.
@youyou-xs2dn2 жыл бұрын
I already took a picture with this tank and it's a beast, i'm 1m85 (6ft) and i look so little next to it
@YnnebNilloc2 жыл бұрын
Welcome in Belgium!
@jeffreyplum52592 жыл бұрын
So many museum tanks were left exposed to the weather. Then they must be repaired and repainted. This museum protected what they were given from the very beginning, thank God. I believe the viewing window simply replaced a sponson where the gun would be mounted on that side. "Male " tanks had 6pounder cannons on each side. "Female " tanks mouned machine guns in their sponsons. Hermaphrodite tanks had one cannon sponson and on machine gun sponson. Dismounting the sponsons made the tank easier to ship and helped hide its secret nature originally. They are called tanks because the cover story was they were designed to carry water. The British could not call them Water carirers, because that would shorten to WC, like the British term for a toilet, " Water closet". Who would want to captain a company of Toilets? The inventors wanted hem to kill Germans, not cause them to die laughing..
@thomascampbell47302 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation! Crew comfort was an unheard-of commodity in the Mk-IV. I'll bet that more than one crew member burned his arm on an exhaust manifold. I wonder how may crews developed carbon monoxide poisoning? I especially appreciated the discussion on the T-13, may we take leap here and call it an assault gun?
@louisavondart91782 жыл бұрын
Nope..Defence gun.
@thomascampbell47302 жыл бұрын
@@louisavondart9178 Well be that way, darn it, how about "Grandpa of Ontos?"....LOL
@nakotaapache46742 жыл бұрын
greate museum and greate informations.
@martinsorra65292 жыл бұрын
Great video Sofi. Its still hard to get my brain wrapped around that a girl is into this kind of shit :) Love it ! My youngest daughter is a bit of a gear head, knows a lot more about cars than most of the guys her age and perhaps even mine. She's got an early 2000's Acura that she has been pouring thousands of dollars into to overhaul and its fun to watch. Please just keep you doing you. :)
@hallstuart66042 жыл бұрын
Amazing!! I wonder how many more obsure vehicals have been forgotten in cellers just waiting to be discovered.
@RonI-qz2tz2 жыл бұрын
great video. Thank you
@Chiller012 жыл бұрын
Interesting that the engine itself was quiet. The report of that canon plus machine guns plus men shouting at one another would make a seriously noisy environment, however.
@davidmeek80172 жыл бұрын
Aloha; AWESOME!!!!!
@okrajoe2 жыл бұрын
Quite nice rarities. Is that the museum in Brussels?
@lucvanackeren54452 жыл бұрын
Yes
@thomashastings56942 жыл бұрын
Very cool information
@Gressethegreat Жыл бұрын
@5:15 claiming to be able to touch the tank while touching the tank right beneath a plate saying "strongly forbidden to touch the objects".