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American tank on a battlefield, WW1
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American tank on a battlefield, WW1
An American armoured tank on a battlefield towards the end of the First World War. Date: 29 October 1918
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This evocative image captures the moment of victory on the Western Front during the final days of the First World War. On 29 October 1918, an American Renault FT-17 tank, one of the most effective tanks of the war, advances through a battlefield littered with debris and the remnants of war. The tank, with its distinctive sloped armour and compact design, is tipped with a transport carrying troops and supplies, symbolizing the crucial role of these armored behemoths in supporting ground offensives. The tank's gun turret is trained towards the horizon, likely scanning for enemy targets. The hole in the ground behind the tank is a poignant reminder of the destructive power these machines possessed. The American tank's presence in Europe marked a turning point in the war, as the United States had only entered the conflict in April 1917. This photograph captures the determination and resilience of the Allied forces in the face of adversity, as they fought to bring an end to the Great War.
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