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James H


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That's the claim being made on an online encyclopaedia.

If I understand this bit of history correctly, I find it hard to believe. It seems to me that: Philippines were under U.S. control for early part of 20th century; independent army established only after WWII; tanks deployed by U.S. in Philippines more likely to be M1917s.

Anyone know better?



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Since the FT & M1917s look similar, I'd be unsurprised if the two were confused.

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Hi James, from what I can see the claim is for one tank used for training purposes prior to US involvement in WW2, could be an FT but more likely a US built  M1917.... dont know of any pics though....

" The lone tank was used by the 1st Regular Division, Philippine Army in their infantry training at Camp Murphy (now Camp Aguinaldo) sometime from 1936 to 1940. "

from http://www.lightarmordivision.net.ph/1starmor.htm

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James H


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Ta, Ivor. Interesting site. On this page there's a badge showing what looks more like an FT than an M1917, but who knows how that came about? I lean towards the idea of it being an M1917. Wonder where the info came from and if there's any other evidence?



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1936? Perhaps the Japanese snuck it in under the guise of the Greater Asian Co-prosperity Sphere. Even then, the USA would have had something to say about that, but who knows?

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