See one of only 20 surviving American WWI tanks. This example, an M1917 Light Tank, still running with its original Buda engine, is substantially complete. Need we say more?

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Introduction by Dan Starks, founder of the National Museum of Military Vehicles.
00:00:15 Reveal of the M1917 World War I light tank, the first American manufactured tank.
00:01:05 Historical context of tanks in combat, starting with the Battle of the Somme.
00:02:06 The evolution of the Renault FT light tank.
00:03:01 The role of the United States in WWI tank development.
00:04:36 Formation of the United States Tank Corps and involvement of George S. Patton.
00:05:26 Manufacturing of the M1917 tank in the United States.
00:06:41 Features and condition of the M1917 tank.
00:07:48 Detailed examination of the M1917 tank's design and functionalities.
00:11:53 Discussion about the external markings and bullet marks on the M1917 tank.
00:14:46 – Mike Lamb describes the Buda engine.
00:15:58 – Dan gets inside the M1917 tank and talks about how cramped the driver’s position is.