Comparing: Somua S35 vs. Pz.Kpfw. S35 739 (f)

Good firepower, armor protection, and mobility made the S35 one of the best tanks of its time. However, the small turret forced the commander to handle multiple tasks at once: searching for enemy targets, aiming and reloading the gun, and coordinating the actions of the crew. This workload reduced his situational awareness and decreased the vehicle’s effectiveness on the battlefield. By the time France capitulated on June 22, 1940, a total of 427 vehicles had been manufactured.

Some of 400 of these French tanks were captured by the German Army. They were later used for training purposes and on secondary fronts.