Shire originally thought there was no need to explain to Matthew; he just needed to prepare the steel ropes and logs.
But after thinking it over, he felt something wasn't right.
If he said nothing, Matthew wouldn't know the specifications, hardness of the logs, or the strength of the steel ropes. These needed multiple tests to determine the data before being mass-equipped.
Therefore, Shire patiently explained to Matthew:
"The tank weighs 31 tons, so many problems are bound to occur during movement, especially in extreme climates."
"For example, in heavy winter snow, it's easy for a tank to get stuck in pits and, because of slipping, becoming unable to break free."
"Also, during the rainy season, tanks often get stuck in the mud and cannot move."
Matthew nodded in agreement; these problems appeared repeatedly on the "Saint Chamond" self-propelled gun.
However...
