The Push Tank and Machine Guns - German Field Postcard
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The Push Tank and Machine Guns - German Field Postcard
The Push. Tank and Machine Guns. Drawn on a German Field Postcard (Feldpostkarte). 386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, Mm, 1St Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889
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1889 386202 Acting Ambulance Born Corps Drawn Gibson Guns Herbert Northumbrian Push Regiments Sergeant Tank
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This evocative German field postcard, bearing the caption "The Push. Tank and Machine Guns," offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the Western Front during World War I. Drawn by an unknown artist, the image depicts a British Mark I tank, a formidable armored vehicle making its way through a muddy battlefield, flanked by machine gunners readying their weapons. The scene is reminiscent of the relentless advances and fierce engagements that characterized the war. On the reverse side of the postcard, we find the inscription "386202 Acting Sergeant Herbert Gibson, MM, 1st Northumbrian Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps. Born September 1889." This personal touch adds a human element to the otherwise impersonal image, allowing us to connect with the individual experiences of those who lived through this tumultuous period in history. The Northumbrian Field Ambulance was a mobile medical unit that provided first aid and emergency medical care to soldiers on the battlefield. Acting Sergeant Gibson, a brave and dedicated medical professional, would have been responsible for the welfare of his fellow soldiers, often working under the most challenging conditions. The postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and medical personnel during the Great War. Its historical significance lies not only in the vivid depiction of military technology and tactics but also in the personal stories it carries, making it an invaluable piece of World War I history.
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