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Mark I tank
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Mark I tank
A Mark I tank which had broken down as it crossed a British trench on the way to attack Thiepval. The Mark I was the worlds first combat tank, and had been introduced to battle for the first time on 15 September 1916. On top of the tank can be seen the mesh added for the purpose of deflecting enemy grenades. The wheel at the rear of the tank was not included on later models
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Mesh Rear Tank Thiepval Trench Wheel Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of struggle and determination during the historic debut of the world's first combat tank, the Mark I, in the trenches of the Western Front during World War 1. The image, taken on September 15, 1916, near Thiepval, shows the tank, which had broken down mid-attack, as British soldiers work to repair it. The Mark I tank, a groundbreaking innovation in military technology, was introduced to the battlefield for the first time that day, marking a significant turning point in the war. The tank's distinctive features are clearly visible in the photograph, including the mesh added to the top for the purpose of deflecting enemy grenades. The wheel at the rear of the tank, which was not included in later models, can also be seen. The Mark I tank was a formidable machine, weighing over 27 tons and measuring 7.1 meters long, making it a formidable force against the entrenched defenses of the enemy. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and ingenuity of the soldiers who fought in the trenches of World War 1. The Mark I tank, a symbol of the technological advancements that shaped the course of the war, paved the way for future military innovations and revolutionized the nature of modern warfare.
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