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British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
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British soldiers with tank in trench, Ribecourt, France, WW1
Men of the 1st Leicester Regiment, 6th Division, in and around a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt, northern France, during the Battle of Cambrai, First World War. A tank of H Battalion, with the name Hyacinth painted on its side, is stuck in the trench. Date: 20 November 1917
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Cambrai Captured Division Leicester Regiment Ribecourt Tank Trench War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of trench warfare during the Battle of Cambrai in northern France, November 1917. Men of the 1st Leicester Regiment, part of the 6th British Division, are seen gathered around a captured German second line trench, one mile west of Ribecourt. In the foreground, a tank of H Battalion, named "Hyacinth," is lodged in the trench, its progress halted by the rugged terrain. The tank's distinctive name, painted on its side, adds a touch of humanity to the otherwise bleak scene. The soldiers, bundled up against the cold and mud, appear determined and focused as they prepare for the next phase of the battle. The Battle of Cambrai was a significant engagement in the First World War, marking one of the first large-scale uses of tanks in combat. The success of the British offensive, though short-lived, demonstrated the potential of this new military technology and marked a turning point in the stalemate of trench warfare. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the trenches of northern France during the Great War.
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