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Tank Battle on the Somme British MkIV & German A7V tanks in
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Tank Battle on the Somme British MkIV & German A7V tanks in
Tank Battle on the Somme. British MkIV & German A7V tanks in action. Date: circa 1918
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1883 1957 Action Artillery Bryan Commissioned Grineau Somme Tank Tanks Topographical Mkiv
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Tank Battle on the Somme: A Historical Moment Captured in Time This evocative photograph captures the raw power and intensity of the first major encounter between British MkIV and German A7V tanks during the Battle of the Somme in 1918. The image, believed to have been taken circa 1918, depicts the British MkIV tank, a formidable and innovative weapon of war, charging through the muddy battlefield, while the German A7V tank, with its distinctive bulldog-like appearance, is seen in the background, attempting to engage the enemy. The British MkIV tank, with the registration number 26516, was commanded by Captain Bryan de Grineau, Royal Field Artillery, who was commissioned in 1883 and saw active service during World War I. The tank's powerful gun, capable of firing high-explosive shells, would have posed a significant threat to the German forces. The German A7V tank, on the other hand, was the first armored fighting vehicle to see action on the Western Front. It was a formidable opponent, with a heavily armored hull and a 57mm gun. However, it was slow and cumbersome, making it vulnerable to infantry attacks and artillery fire. This photograph provides a unique glimpse into the history of military innovation during World War I, a time when the use of tanks on the battlefield revolutionized warfare. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought in this historic battle, and the significant impact that technology had on the outcome of the war.
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