The formation of the Royal Tank Regiment followed the invention of the tank. Tanks were first used at the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War. At that time the six tank companies were grouped as the Heavy Section of the Machine Gun Corps (MGC). In November 1916 the eight companies then in existence were each expanded to form battalions (still identified by the letters A to H) and designated the Heavy Branch MGC; another seven battalions, I to O, were formed by January 1918, when all the battalion were changed to numbered units. On 28 July 1917 the Heavy Branch was separated from the rest of the Corps by Royal Warrant and given official status as the Tank Corps. The formation of new battalions continued and by December 1918, 26 had been created though there were only 25 battalions equipped with tanks, as the 17th had converted to armoured cars in April 1918. The first commander of the Tank Corps was Hugh Elles. The Corps saw much action at the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917.
An armoured corps is a military unit specialized to engage in armoured warfare. It will include military staff and tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles as well as supporting vehicles.
The armoured corps and/or tank corps and/or mechanized corps of various nations and time periods include:
A tank corps (Russian:танковый корпус) was a Soviet armoured formation used during World War II.
Pre-War Development of Soviet Mechanised Forces
In Soviet Russia, the so-called armored forces (броневые силы) preceded the Tank Corps. They consisted of the motorised armored units (автобронеотряды) made of armored vehicles and armored trains. The country did not have its own tanks during the Civil War of 1918–1920.
In January 1918, the Red Army established the Soviet of Armored Units (Совет броневых частей, or Центробронь), later renamed to Central Armored Directorate and then once again to Chief Armored Directorate (Главное броневое управление). In December 1920, the Red Army received its first light tanks, assembled at the Krasnoye Sormovo Factory. In 1928, it began the production of the MS-1 tanks (Малый Сопровождения -1, where M stands for "small" and S– for "convoy"). In 1929, it established the Central Directorate for Mechanization and Motorization of the Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army. Tanks became a part of the mechanised corps at this point.
Royal Tank Regiment reunites after mission deterring Russian aggression
Members of the Royal Tank Regiment have celebrated their recent feats with friends and family during a regimental parade.
Marking the last two years of achievements, they put on a demonstration of their defensive force recently deployed in Estonia – one of NATO's member countries bordering Russia as its war against Ukraine continues.
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published: 27 Sep 2022
Royal Tank Regiment (Quick March)
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army.
Quick march: "My Boy Willie".
Performed by the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
published: 05 Apr 2010
Royal Tank Regiment instructors on reality of training Ukrainian soldiers
As Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks, which the UK donated to Kyiv, are waiting to play their part.
Instructors from the Royal Tank Regiment oversaw the training of Ukrainian tank crews – teaching the soldiers who would soon be fighting for real on the frontline.
At Lulworth Camp in southwest England, scores of Ukrainian soldiers learned how to operate the Challenger 2s.
More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/royal-tank-regiment-instructors-reality-training-ukrainian-soldiers
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The Royal Tank Regiment Soldiery Exhibition Behind the Scenes
The British Army is a diverse and proud organisation with a cherished heritage. ‘Soldiery’, both as a portraiture exhibition and subsequent book, has been a project that focused on historically documenting the modern British Military in a contemporary reflection, of historical portraiture of days gone by.
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published: 26 Mar 2019
Tanks, Tracks, Troopers | Take a Tour of a Challenger 2 | British Army
Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia, the Prime Minister announced this weekend.
In this video from 2020, we’re taking you on a tour of a Challenger 2 so you can get to know this tank inside out.
Read the full story: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/01/challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine/
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Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
published: 28 Jul 2021
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published: 08 Jun 2023
The Royal Tank Regiment - Victory At All Costs
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Royal Armoured Corps Ethos: Part 1 - Fighting Spirit
What are the special qualities that mark out a soldier in the Royal Armoured Corps? Where does that special mixture of leadership-by-example, team spirit, flair, and selfless courage come from?
This film examines the history of the Royal Armoured Corps, from its roots in the brave, dashing cavalry of the age of the horse, and the gritty courage of the crews of the very first tanks, in the mud and blood of the Great War, through the Second World War and Korea to the modern RAC. Along the way we discover what it is that makes the armoured soldier special.
Featuring Dan Snow presenting.
Members of the Royal Tank Regiment have celebrated their recent feats with friends and family during a regimental parade.
Marking the last two years of achieve...
Members of the Royal Tank Regiment have celebrated their recent feats with friends and family during a regimental parade.
Marking the last two years of achievements, they put on a demonstration of their defensive force recently deployed in Estonia – one of NATO's member countries bordering Russia as its war against Ukraine continues.
More on this story: https://www.forces.net/services/army/royal-tank-regiment-marks-two-years-estonia-achievements-parade
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Members of the Royal Tank Regiment have celebrated their recent feats with friends and family during a regimental parade.
Marking the last two years of achievements, they put on a demonstration of their defensive force recently deployed in Estonia – one of NATO's member countries bordering Russia as its war against Ukraine continues.
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The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army.
Quick march: "My Boy Willie".
Performed by the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army.
Quick march: "My Boy Willie".
Performed by the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army.
Quick march: "My Boy Willie".
Performed by the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
As Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks, which the UK donated to Kyiv, are waiting to play their part.
Instructors fro...
As Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks, which the UK donated to Kyiv, are waiting to play their part.
Instructors from the Royal Tank Regiment oversaw the training of Ukrainian tank crews – teaching the soldiers who would soon be fighting for real on the frontline.
At Lulworth Camp in southwest England, scores of Ukrainian soldiers learned how to operate the Challenger 2s.
More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/royal-tank-regiment-instructors-reality-training-ukrainian-soldiers
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As Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks, which the UK donated to Kyiv, are waiting to play their part.
Instructors from the Royal Tank Regiment oversaw the training of Ukrainian tank crews – teaching the soldiers who would soon be fighting for real on the frontline.
At Lulworth Camp in southwest England, scores of Ukrainian soldiers learned how to operate the Challenger 2s.
More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/royal-tank-regiment-instructors-reality-training-ukrainian-soldiers
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The British Army is a diverse and proud organisation with a cherished heritage. ‘Soldiery’, both as a portraiture exhibition and subsequent book, has been a pro...
The British Army is a diverse and proud organisation with a cherished heritage. ‘Soldiery’, both as a portraiture exhibition and subsequent book, has been a project that focused on historically documenting the modern British Military in a contemporary reflection, of historical portraiture of days gone by.
https://www.rorylewis.studio/soldiery
The British Army is a diverse and proud organisation with a cherished heritage. ‘Soldiery’, both as a portraiture exhibition and subsequent book, has been a project that focused on historically documenting the modern British Military in a contemporary reflection, of historical portraiture of days gone by.
https://www.rorylewis.studio/soldiery
Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia, the Prime Minister announced this weekend...
Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia, the Prime Minister announced this weekend.
In this video from 2020, we’re taking you on a tour of a Challenger 2 so you can get to know this tank inside out.
Read the full story: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/01/challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine/
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Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia, the Prime Minister announced this weekend.
In this video from 2020, we’re taking you on a tour of a Challenger 2 so you can get to know this tank inside out.
Read the full story: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/01/challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine/
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Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought t...
Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
What are the special qualities that mark out a soldier in the Royal Armoured Corps? Where does that special mixture of leadership-by-example, team spirit, flair...
What are the special qualities that mark out a soldier in the Royal Armoured Corps? Where does that special mixture of leadership-by-example, team spirit, flair, and selfless courage come from?
This film examines the history of the Royal Armoured Corps, from its roots in the brave, dashing cavalry of the age of the horse, and the gritty courage of the crews of the very first tanks, in the mud and blood of the Great War, through the Second World War and Korea to the modern RAC. Along the way we discover what it is that makes the armoured soldier special.
Featuring Dan Snow presenting.
What are the special qualities that mark out a soldier in the Royal Armoured Corps? Where does that special mixture of leadership-by-example, team spirit, flair, and selfless courage come from?
This film examines the history of the Royal Armoured Corps, from its roots in the brave, dashing cavalry of the age of the horse, and the gritty courage of the crews of the very first tanks, in the mud and blood of the Great War, through the Second World War and Korea to the modern RAC. Along the way we discover what it is that makes the armoured soldier special.
Featuring Dan Snow presenting.
Members of the Royal Tank Regiment have celebrated their recent feats with friends and family during a regimental parade.
Marking the last two years of achievements, they put on a demonstration of their defensive force recently deployed in Estonia – one of NATO's member countries bordering Russia as its war against Ukraine continues.
More on this story: https://www.forces.net/services/army/royal-tank-regiment-marks-two-years-estonia-achievements-parade
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The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is an armoured regiment of the British Army.
Quick march: "My Boy Willie".
Performed by the Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
As Ukraine continues its counter-offensive, more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks, which the UK donated to Kyiv, are waiting to play their part.
Instructors from the Royal Tank Regiment oversaw the training of Ukrainian tank crews – teaching the soldiers who would soon be fighting for real on the frontline.
At Lulworth Camp in southwest England, scores of Ukrainian soldiers learned how to operate the Challenger 2s.
More: https://www.forces.net/ukraine/royal-tank-regiment-instructors-reality-training-ukrainian-soldiers
#forcesnews #ukraine #russia #challenger2 #britisharmy
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The British Army is a diverse and proud organisation with a cherished heritage. ‘Soldiery’, both as a portraiture exhibition and subsequent book, has been a project that focused on historically documenting the modern British Military in a contemporary reflection, of historical portraiture of days gone by.
https://www.rorylewis.studio/soldiery
Challenger 2 tanks and AS90 self-propelled guns will be provided to Ukraine in their ongoing offensive against Russia, the Prime Minister announced this weekend.
In this video from 2020, we’re taking you on a tour of a Challenger 2 so you can get to know this tank inside out.
Read the full story: https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2023/01/challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine/
Find us on:
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Regimental Stories - The Royal Tank Regiment (Documentary)
The Royal Tank Regiment began as a top secret band of plumbers, electricians and mechanics brought together to break the stalemate of trench warfare in WWI. They revolutionised warfare and the regimental history of bravery and innovation inspires members of the regiment to this day.
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War. Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
What are the special qualities that mark out a soldier in the Royal Armoured Corps? Where does that special mixture of leadership-by-example, team spirit, flair, and selfless courage come from?
This film examines the history of the Royal Armoured Corps, from its roots in the brave, dashing cavalry of the age of the horse, and the gritty courage of the crews of the very first tanks, in the mud and blood of the Great War, through the Second World War and Korea to the modern RAC. Along the way we discover what it is that makes the armoured soldier special.
Featuring Dan Snow presenting.
The formation of the Royal Tank Regiment followed the invention of the tank. Tanks were first used at the Battle of Flers–Courcelette in September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme in the First World War. At that time the six tank companies were grouped as the Heavy Section of the Machine Gun Corps (MGC). In November 1916 the eight companies then in existence were each expanded to form battalions (still identified by the letters A to H) and designated the Heavy Branch MGC; another seven battalions, I to O, were formed by January 1918, when all the battalion were changed to numbered units. On 28 July 1917 the Heavy Branch was separated from the rest of the Corps by Royal Warrant and given official status as the Tank Corps. The formation of new battalions continued and by December 1918, 26 had been created though there were only 25 battalions equipped with tanks, as the 17th had converted to armoured cars in April 1918. The first commander of the Tank Corps was Hugh Elles. The Corps saw much action at the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917.
During the visit, Hunaiti received a detailed briefing from the Commander of the Royal Maintenance Corps, who outlined the tank's comprehensive upgrades, including overhauls to its key systems, electronic components, and targeting technologies.
Qualified tank driver Joel Bishop, 27, who served with the Royal Logistic Corps, admitted a charge of violent disorder and two counts of possessing offensive weapons, namely rocks and a plank of wood at TeessideCrown Court.
“At the height of the Cold War, not so long ago, the British Army’s Royal Armoured Corps had about 900 main battle tanks,” – Crawford said but in 2023 alone, the Russian Ground Forces received more than 1.5 thousand tanks.
... which is embarrassingly few, when you remember that at the height of the Cold War, not that long ago, the British Army’s Royal Armoured Corps could hope to field around 900 MBTs [main battle tanks].
He was the temporary "son" of Mr ... "He was drafted into the British ArmyRoyalTank Regiment; he was later stationed at a soldiers’ hospital in England and in Ireland." ... "He went back to England and was placed in the British Royal Tank Corp," she said.
Example of the new T72 track link gifted to the Tank Museum ...The Museum tells the story of the Royal Armoured Corps story to the public, teaching soldiers, and helping ‘corporate memory’ on the subject is also a core function.
In all, 85 women have joined the infantry while 45 entered the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) in five years (pictured is a tank from the RAC) ... in the special forces, Royal Marines, infantry and tank units.
In all, 85 women have joined the infantry while 45 entered the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) in five years (pictured is a tank from the RAC) ... in the special forces, Royal Marines, infantry and tank units.
The first world war interrupted everything and in 1916 he enlisted in the RoyalTankCorps, firstly as a dispatch rider and then as a tank driver, taking part in the first ever tank battle, at Cambrai in 1917.
More than 100 soldiers from the RoyalTank Regiment aimed their fire at the Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) as part of riotous celebrations ... It is celebrating its centenary as the Royal Tank Corps was founded in October 1923.
“Fear Nought”, the motto of AntonyWalker’s parent corps, the RoyalTank Regiment (RTR), seemed equally appropriate for the man himself ...Second Royal Tank Regiment.