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British Mark IV female tank during trials, 1917 (b / w photo)
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British Mark IV female tank during trials, 1917 (b / w photo)
2836236 British Mark IV female tank during trials, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Mark IV was an up-armoured version of the Mark I tank. To improve safety, its fuel was also stored in a single external tank located between the rear track horns. The female Mark IV was armed with six.303 Lewis machine guns and the male with two six pounder guns and four Lewis guns.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23131272
© National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a momentous piece of history - the British Mark IV female tank during trials in 1917. The image, taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, is housed at the National Army Museum in London. The Mark IV tank was an enhanced version of its predecessor, the Mark I. In order to enhance safety, this armored vehicle stored its fuel in a single external tank located between the rear track horns. The female variant of the Mark IV boasted six . 303 Lewis machine guns for firepower, while the male version featured two six-pounder guns and four Lewis guns. This photograph offers a glimpse into one of World War I's most iconic vehicles that played a crucial role on battlefields during "the Great War". Its presence signifies both progress and innovation in military technology during that time. With its imposing stature and formidable weaponry, this tank symbolizes not only transportation but also power and protection amidst conflict. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers who operated these machines on treacherous battlegrounds over a century ago. Preserved through time with remarkable clarity, this image allows us to appreciate both the artistry behind early photography and the historical significance it holds within our collective memory.
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