AMR 35

AMR 35 was a French light tank developed in the late 1930s. "AMR" stands for Automitrailleuse de Reconnaissance, which translates to "reconnaissance armored car". It was designed to fulfill a reconnaissance role for the French cavalry.

The AMR 35 was a relatively small and lightly armored vehicle, intended for speed and maneuverability rather than engaging in heavy combat. It was typically armed with a single machine gun or a 25mm anti-tank gun.

Several variants of the AMR 35 were produced, differing in armament, suspension, and other features. These included versions like the ZT-1, which mounted a single machine gun, and the ZT-4, armed with the 25mm gun.

The AMR 35 saw service with the French Army during the Battle of France in 1940. While it possessed good speed and mobility, its light armor and armament made it vulnerable to more heavily armed German tanks. Many AMR 35s were captured by the Germans and subsequently used for various purposes.

After the war, the AMR 35 was considered obsolete and was largely withdrawn from service. Its role in French military history is significant, however, as a representation of the pre-war emphasis on light, fast reconnaissance vehicles.