British_Mark_I_male_tank_Somme_25_September_1916.jpg

Description

English: An early model British Mark I "male" tank, named C-15, near Thiepval, 25 September 1916. The tank is probably in reserve for the Battle of Thiepval Ridge which began on 26 September. The tank is fitted with the wire "grenade shield" and steering tail, both features discarded in the next models.

Date

Taken on 25 September 1916

Source

This photograph Q 2486 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums (collection no. 1900-09)

Author



Alternative names	E. "Baby" Brooks
Description	British photographer
Date of birth/death	23 February 1878	1958
Location of birth/death	Faringdon	Hendon
Authority file	: Q5392825 VIAF : 310508752 GND : 1055006095

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