The design of the ARL-44 heavy tank actually took shape under the German occupation of France, according to the excellent tank history website Tanks-Encyclopedia.com. “During the occupation ...

The ARL-44 “was one of the most heavily armored tanks inside NATO, as the 120-millimeter, 45-degree frontal slope was equivalent to 170 [millimeters of armor, or 6.7 inches],” concluded Tank ...