Gun-carrying British tank, WW1
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Gun-carrying British tank, WW1
A gun-carrying British tank, used during the First World War. Showing the method of carrying the wheels of a 60-pounder gun at the sides, outside the body of the machine, projecting beyond the tracks. Date: 1914-1918
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Artillery Caterpillar Heavy Pound Pounder Sides Tank Tracks Weapon Wheels War Time Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph depicts a British tank, a ground-breaking military innovation during the First World War, carrying a 60-pounder gun. Dating back to the period between 1914 and 1918, this tank represents a significant advancement in warfare technology. Unlike modern tanks, this early model did not have an integrated turret for its main gun. Instead, the 60-pounder gun was carried on the exterior of the tank, with its wheels projecting beyond the tracks on both sides. This method of transporting the heavy artillery piece was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the engineers and soldiers of the time. The tank's imposing presence on the battlefield would have instilled fear in the enemy ranks, as it provided both mobile cover for infantry and the ability to deliver devastating artillery fire. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the early days of tank warfare, a pivotal moment in military history.
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