Japan - First Tanks

Renault FT (Ka-Gata Sensha)

​In 1919, thirteen Renault FTswere bought, the most common tank of the day worldwide, which became the mainstay of the early infantry tank force, under the name of “FT-Ko”. They served during the “Manchurian incident” in 1931, with the 1st Tank Unit of the 12th Division.