And thus the TOG was born, a monstrous war machine that weighed in at about 80 tons and required 6 crew members to operate. They set out to create a new super-heavy tank that could break through fortified enemy lines. The British War Office, therefore, authorized the creation of the “ Special Vehicle Development Committee of the Ministry of Supply” lead by experienced WWI tank designers such as Stern, Tritton, Swinton, and d’Eyncourt. The TOG II* was devised under the assumption that the developments of WWII would follow a similar progression as WWI, leading to static trench warfare that couldn’t be overcome by more modern tank designs. Make sure to follow Richard "The Challenger" Cutland as he takes a look inside this monster. One quick look at this behemoth of a war machine is enough to understand why it bears such potential for memes, jokes, and a dedicated fan base. There are many iconic tanks in the game, but hardly any of them have managed to attain a cult status like the British
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