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Captured British tank in Armentieres, France, WW1
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Captured British tank in Armentieres, France, WW1
German soldiers accompany a captured British tank through a muddy street in Armentieres, northern France, during the First World War, with a lorry driving alongside.
1918
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"This evocative photograph captures the moment of victory and surprise during the final months of the First World War, as German soldiers escort a captured British tank through the muddy streets of Armentieres, northern France, in 1918. The tank, a symbol of modern warfare and a formidable weapon in the hands of the Allied forces, now lies defeated and marked with the telltale crosses of surrender. A lorry drives alongside, transporting the victors through the war-torn town, its wheels sinking into the thick, churned-up mud. The scene is one of both triumph and disbelief, as the men of both sides confront the reality of the ever-shifting tides of battle. The buildings in the background, their facades pockmarked with bullet holes and shell damage, serve as a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the conflict. The image, taken by renowned photographer Robert Hunt, is a poignant testament to the harsh realities of the Western Front and the tenacity of the soldiers who fought there." (c)Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans. All rights reserved. Prints and licensing available at MaryEvansPictures.com.
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