Tank Collection (page 19)

On the 8th army front a mule train carrying ammunition to Montgomerys men passes a little party busily engaged digging out a bogged Sherman tank. Circa 4th December 1943

A Cromwell tank being tested in Britain. July 1944

British tanks in the Western Desert. Pictured, these tanks (25 tons, 19 ft. length, Crew of 4. 1 two-pounder machine gun. Speed 15 mph) going up to the forward position in the Western Desert

A Bren gunner aims from a Churchill tank turret during a large tank exercise in Yorkshire. October 1943

Churchill tanks roll into battle. Churchill tanks of the Royal Armoured Corps move along a road north of Geilenkirchen Germany. Circa December 1944

A demonstration in the method of dealing with an enemy tank by a platoon of the Home Guard to members of the Cheshire unit in Cheshire. 1st December 1940

Members of the Home Guard in Liverpool, watching a demonstration by the army in Anti Tank Warfare. The soldier throws a Molatov Cocktail into the flaming tank. Picture taken 19th August 1941

Loader of the 73mm gun in General Grant tank. 12th June 1942

American built General Grant tank at a British forward tank HQ in Libya. 4th June 1942

American General Grant tank exercise in England. 17th June 1942

Maintenance crew remove track from a General Grant tank in the Libya desert. June 14th 1942

Tunisia Front, the First Army recover tanks. After the battle, First Army tank recovery section in the Tunisian Hills go out and salvage damaged tanks and components

The Battle of Cherbourg was part of the Battle of Normandy during World War II. It was fought immediately after the successful Allied landings

In the left foreground is an American Grant tank fitted with special British CDL turret from which the searchlight is shining with a flat fantailed beam

The city of Duren is located on the main fighting front during the Allied invasion of Germany in World War II. (Picture) US convoy rolls through Duren. 4th April 1945

British amphibious tanks leave the west bank of the Lower Rhine heading eastwards. Another tank can be seen behind it on the river bank. The photograph was taken by a low flying RAF aircraft

Tank scores a direct hit on a house containing snipers by the Meurth River, France. 28th September 1944

15th Scottish division advances on the River Elbe, Germany. Tanks and troops awaiting their turn to cross a huge crater which sappers had to bridge. Picture taken 14th April 1945

An advancing Allied column passing a damaged German Panther tank on the Falaise road. Note the bomb crater in the foreground. 20 August 1944

A British AVRE with fascine (a large roll of chestnut palings) in position. September 1944

Churchill tanks of the 3rd Scots Guards, 6th Guards Tank Brigade, crossing a bridged mine crater between Celle and the River Elbe. 14th April 1945

Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers, of 6th Guards Tank Brigade assembled near Best, in readiness for 15th (Scottish) Divisions advance on Tilburg

Canal Defence Lights fitted to British tanks. October 1945

British advance in the western desert. Monument erected by Italians in commemoration of them having taken Sidi Barrani. Circa December 1940

British tanks during a night exercise in France during the Second World War. 3rd June 1940

Army Cadets. August 1943

Infantry followed by priest advancing through Pachino. 25th July 1943

Invasion of France. US troops on their way to embark at a British port. 1944

British guns and equipment passing through Sidi Barrani. The monument was erected by Italians. 29th December 1940

Mule train passing a bogged Sherman tank on the 8th Army front. 4th December 1943

Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944

A Dutch soldier of the Princess Irene regiment (right) and British troops guard the Albert Canal bridge. Circa 1944

Knocked out German armour remains on the battlefield after a tank engagement. 31st October 1942

Valentine tanks pass cheering civilians in Tripoli during the Second World War. 27th January 1943

Captured Italian M 11-39 Medium Tanks in the desert near Nibiewa during Operation Compass. January 1941

Knocked out German Mk. V Panther tank with 80mm gun near Bernieres-Bocage. 17th June 1944

Tank exercises in South Eastern England. Tanks are seen climbing an extremely precipitous slope in the general advance firing as they go. June 1941

8th Armys victorious desert drive. A member of a tank crew lights a cigarette next to " Titus" a figure painted on the side of his tank. Circa 1943

8th Armys entrance into Florence. As our armour enters the city people come into the streets, but they hug the walls and doorways to keep out of harm. Circa 18th August 1944

8th Armys entry into Florence. (Picture) scene of enthusiasm as South Africans move into the town. Circa August 1944

The advance northwards in the 8th army zone of operations, Italy, proceeds according to plan. Here a Sherman tank passes through a road barrier at Nicastro as British forces push their way northwards

Self propelled Twaby bridge being used by a tank. June 1945

British A. V. R. E. mortar tank crossing a fascine. September 1944
British A.V.R.E. mortar tank crossing a fascine. September 1944

It was announced on September 13th, that the German Garrison of the great French port, Le Havre had surrendered to British Forces of the Canadian First Army. 7, 000 prisoners were taken

A NFS (National Fire Service) water tank at Edmonton, North London, has been converted into a dockyard for model ships. It is enjoyed by passers by

Notting but utter ruins and devastation lay in the wake of the retreating Germans in Normandy where they had tried, in vain to stem the allied invasion

A 17-Pounder anti-tank gun of the 46th Division crosses the ford of River Foglia, the first obstacle in the Gothic Line. Circa 11th September 1944

Sherman tank overtakes Italian Pack Mule company moving up through Legare Italy. Circa October 1944

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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.