Small But Mighty: Carro Veloce

Say "Buongiorno" to Carro Veloce! Entering service in the mid-1930s and still turning up around the world today, this pocket-sized fighter has a habit of appearing where you least expect it.    Weighing in at a mere three tonnes, it’s one of the smallest vehicles in The Tank Museum's collection. Yet, despite it's size, it's also one of the most widely travelled vehicles of the last century. So how did this tankette become such a massive icon? What made the Carro Veloce stand out from the rest of the Axis powers' armoured vehicles, and why has it continued to capture people's imaginations for nearly one hundred years. If you're seeing this, why not leave a comment telling us what you think about the Carro Veloce? Or, if you loved the video, give us a like! Interested in learning about tanks? Make sure to subscribe to The Tank Museum and enjoy hours of FREE tank content at your fingertips. And if you're a real Tank Nut, why not consider becoming a channel member or joining our community on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum Looking for some amazing gifts for the tank nut in your life? Shop our wide range of tank products at our online shop https://tankmuseumshop.org/ 00:00 | Intro 01:23 | Size Matters 11:43 | Little Tracks, Big Footprint 16:20 | All Shapes and Sizes 21:16 | Avanti! Avanti! This video features archive footage courtesy of British Pathé. This video features archive footage courtesy of Atelier des Archives. This video features footage courtesy of Actas Inc. In this film, Paul Famojuro is joined by Carro Veloce connoisseur, Sam Kitchen, for a look at one of the smallest tank in our collection. This tankette may be small, but it was surprisingly mighty – both in terms of sheer numbers produced, and how versatile a platform it actually was. During its service, it saw action in Europe, Africa and even the Pacific! It’s finally time to discover how this tiny tank terrified the world. Support The Tank Museum! - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/tankmuseum - Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@thetankmuseum/community - Friends: Friends of The Tank Museum - The Tank Museum - Online Shop: The Tank Museum Shop - Workshops Channel: The Tank Museum Workshop