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Tank Collection (page 13)

Unyielding and unstoppable, tanks have played a pivotal role in shaping history

Background imageTank Collection: 'Treat Em Rough! Join the Tanks', 1917 (colour litho)

"Treat Em Rough! Join the Tanks", 1917 (colour litho)
528544 " Treat Em Rough! Join the Tanks", 1917 (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); 104x70 cm; (add.info.: Treat em rough - Join the tanks United States Tank Corps)

Background imageTank Collection: The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c

The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c
GBW466685 The wreck of a German tank, destroyed in battle on the Western Front, France, c.1914-18 (autochrome) by Adrien, Charles (1866-1930); eGalerie Bilderwelt; French, out of copyright

Background imageTank Collection: Back Them Up! poster, 1941 (colour litho)

Back Them Up! poster, 1941 (colour litho)
NAM416197 Back Them Up! poster, 1941 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: printed by Chromoworks, Ltd.; ); eNational Army Museum; English

Background imageTank Collection: Photograph of British tank, 1918 (b / w photo)

Photograph of British tank, 1918 (b / w photo)
2836240 Photograph of British tank, 1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: From an album of 24 photographs, World War One)

Background imageTank Collection: Tank going into action, 1916-17 (b / w photo)

Tank going into action, 1916-17 (b / w photo)
2836237 Tank going into action, 1916-17 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917)

Background imageTank Collection: Mk II tanks going into action at Arras, 1917 (b / w photo)

Mk II tanks going into action at Arras, 1917 (b / w photo)
2836235 Mk II tanks going into action at Arras, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: From an album of 76 official photographs)

Background imageTank Collection: The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)

The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho)
2809172 The occupation of the Ruhr (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The occupation of the Ruhr)

Background imageTank Collection: Emotions for guests (colour litho)

Emotions for guests (colour litho)
2808804 Emotions for guests (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emotions for the guests)

Background imageTank Collection: The first Huns tank captured by the French (colour litho)

The first Huns tank captured by the French (colour litho)
2808696 The first Huns tank captured by the French (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first tank of the Huns captured by the French)

Background imageTank Collection: German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government

German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho)
2778542 German motorized troops, who entered Bulgaria with the approval of the Bulgarian government... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTank Collection: The Battle on the Somali Front (Colour Litho)

The Battle on the Somali Front (Colour Litho)
2778454 The Battle on the Somali Front (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle on the Somali front)

Background imageTank Collection: A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho)

A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho)
2777809 A feat of the Iron Man (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A feat of the iron man)

Background imageTank Collection: The war on Morocco (colour litho)

The war on Morocco (colour litho)
2777671 The war on Morocco (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The war on Morocco)

Background imageTank Collection: Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable

Water Storage Tank at Vauxhall Motors Plant, Dunstable
A Horton Ellipsoidal Steel water storage tank (which can hold 500, 000 gallons), built by Motherwell Bridge and Engineering Company Limited of Motherwell

Background imageTank Collection: Iron against fire (Colour Litho)

Iron against fire (Colour Litho)
2778581 Iron against fire (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron against fire)

Background imageTank Collection: Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho)

Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778575 Everyday scenes around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everyday scenes around Tobruk)

Background imageTank Collection: During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike

During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike... (colour litho)
2778569 During an assault on a fort in front of Tobruk, one of our infantrymen, to better strike... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageTank Collection: Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho)

Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778564 Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic patrols around Tobruk)

Background imageTank Collection: Madrid nights on the eve of the fall (colour litho)

Madrid nights on the eve of the fall (colour litho)
2778514 Madrid nights on the eve of the fall (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nights in Madrid on the eve of the fall)

Background imageTank Collection: Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho)

Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho)
2783976 Men against Breastplates (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men against armor)

Background imageTank Collection: The bombing on the ice (colour litho)

The bombing on the ice (colour litho)
2783970 The bombing on the ice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice bombing)

Background imageTank Collection: A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho)

A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho)
2783584 A gigantic octopus, exposed in a tub on a beach near Toulon, has seized... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gigantic octopus)

Background imageTank Collection: An episode of the Battle of Shanghai (colour litho)

An episode of the Battle of Shanghai (colour litho)
2783571 An episode of the Battle of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An episode from the Battle of Shanghai)

Background imageTank Collection: At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho)

At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho)
2783500 At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London)

Background imageTank Collection: Palermo, La Favorita, Colonna Ercole, gardens, Italy

Palermo, La Favorita, Colonna Ercole, gardens, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Palermo, La Favorita, Colonna Ercole, city gardens, Italy, c.1890 s

Background imageTank Collection: Austrian army tank on exercise, 1936

Austrian army tank on exercise, 1936

Background imageTank Collection: Romance in a tank (colour photo)

Romance in a tank (colour photo)
3094221 Romance in a tank (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romance in a tank. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTank Collection: Comic postcard, two women discuss an octopus Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, two women discuss an octopus Date: 20th century

Background imageTank Collection: Soldiers stopping to replenish their water bottles, this could be filled at certain fixed

Soldiers stopping to replenish their water bottles, this could be filled at certain fixed stations brought in by flexible pipes. Date: December 1917

Background imageTank Collection: World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river

World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river
Vintage photograph World War II - British tank crosses bridge Waal river

Background imageTank Collection: World War II tank in Magdeberg, Germany

World War II tank in Magdeberg, Germany
Vintage World War II photograph - tank of the 2nd Armoured division US 9th army in Magdeberg, Germany

Background imageTank Collection: World War II tank coming ashore, western front c. 1944

World War II tank coming ashore, western front c. 1944
World War II vintage photograph - tank coming ashore from a landing craft, western front c.1944

Background imageTank Collection: World War II - fighting in the streets of Cologne Germany

World War II - fighting in the streets of Cologne Germany
Vintage photograph World War II - fighting in the streets of Cologne Germany, near the cathedral, American tank hit by a shell

Background imageTank Collection: WW II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder

WW II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder
Vintage photograph World War II - T-19 Locust tank emerging from a Hamilcar gilder

Background imageTank Collection: WWII - Allied tank with anti mine chains Arnhem Netherlands

WWII - Allied tank with anti mine chains Arnhem Netherlands
World War II - Allied tank with anti mine chains in the centre of Arnhem Netherlands, fire started by retreating German army

Background imageTank Collection: WW II - Submarine at Deshimag Shipyard, Bremen Germany

WW II - Submarine at Deshimag Shipyard, Bremen Germany
World War II - Submarine at Deshimag Shipyard in Bremen Germany, yard had recently been bombed by the Allies

Background imageTank Collection: Tank of Allied armies in front of Cologne Cathedral, Germany

Tank of Allied armies in front of Cologne Cathedral, Germany
Tank of the Allied armies in front of Cologne Cathedral, Germany, towards the end of world War II

Background imageTank Collection: Generating petrol from coal using the Hydrogenation process

Generating petrol from coal using the Hydrogenation process. Illustration by G H Davis of the Date: 1931

Background imageTank Collection: Artificial Propagation of Salmon (engraving)

Artificial Propagation of Salmon (engraving)
1618936 Artificial Propagation of Salmon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Propagation of Salmon)

Background imageTank Collection: Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)

Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)
1603274 Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Naval Exhibition, Chelsea)

Background imageTank Collection: New firefighters breathing equipment 1907

New firefighters breathing equipment 1907
Firefighters wearing new breathing apparatus to protect them from inhaling fumes, lasting twenty minutes

Background imageTank Collection: Poona, as a City of Refuge from the Plague at Bombay (b / w photo)

Poona, as a City of Refuge from the Plague at Bombay (b / w photo)
1597100 Poona, as a City of Refuge from the Plague at Bombay (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poona, as a City of Refuge from the Plague at Bombay)

Background imageTank Collection: Mao Zedong reviewing his tanks, 1949 (photo)

Mao Zedong reviewing his tanks, 1949 (photo)
PNP367296 Mao Zedong reviewing his tanks, 1949 (photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTank Collection: Treat em rough! Join the tanks, World War One recruitment poster

Treat em rough! Join the tanks, World War One recruitment poster
PNP316549 Treat em rough! Join the tanks, World War One recruitment poster, produced by the United States Tank Corps. 1918 (colour litho) by Hutaf

Background imageTank Collection: Plaque to Capt Clement Robertson VC, Merlijn Restaurant

Plaque to Capt Clement Robertson VC, Merlijn Restaurant
The memorial, on the wall of the restaurant, was unveiled on 29 April 2019 in the presence of Lt Gen A.D. Leakey, the British Ambassador Alison Rose

Background imageTank Collection: Miniature WW1 tank, Poelkapelle Memorial Wall

Miniature WW1 tank, Poelkapelle Memorial Wall Date: 2016

Background imageTank Collection: Tank Memorial with Guynemer Memorial behind, Poelkapelle

Tank Memorial with Guynemer Memorial behind, Poelkapelle Date: 2016

Background imageTank Collection: Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome

Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome
The interior of the brand new London Hippodrome at the corner of Charing Cross Road and Cranbourn Street. Built by theatre architect Frank Matcham for Edward Moss of Moss Empires Limited



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Unyielding and unstoppable, tanks have played a pivotal role in shaping history. From the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank patrolling outside Basra, Iraq to the German Panzer tank of 1944, these armored giants have left an indelible mark on warfare. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards & Gulf War Tank stand as a testament to their power and presence in modern conflicts. But they are not just instruments of war; they also hold historical significance. Take the Pannier tank, no. 7766 from the 1930s or the Churchill AVRE Tank in France during World War II - each representing a different era and purpose. In India's Amritsar lies the Golden Temple, its serene beauty contrasting with images of tanks surrounding it before significant events like WW1 or even back in 1913. These juxtapositions remind us that even sacred places can be touched by conflict. During times of war, propaganda posters like 'Back Them Up' rallied support for those who fought alongside tanks on battlefields such as Menin Road in Ypres, Belgium during WW1. British Mark IV tanks stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Canadian soldiers, showcasing international cooperation amidst chaos. Beyond Europe's borders lie scenes like The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland during World War II - proof that tanks transcended continents to fight for freedom wherever needed. Whether it is the raw power emanating from a Challenger 2 Tank or witnessing history unfold through vintage photographs capturing moments like German Panzer Tanks advancing through Germany or Indian temples surrounded by armored vehicles – one thing remains clear: Tanks symbolize strength and resilience throughout time.