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TIL In WWI, the German's A7V Sturmpanzerwagen tank had a minimum of 18 crew, sometimes as many as 25 men onboard. 1 commander, 1 driver, 1 mechanic, 1 signaler, 6 machine gunners, 6 loaders, and 2 artillerymen

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