World War I British "Female" Tank by Buffalo1
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The grandaddy, or in this case grandmother, of tanks were the early British models of WWI. In this case a Mark IV "female" tank armed only with machine guns. The "male" tank mounted two 6 pounder guns. Tanks like these proved their worth at Cambrai in 1917. They helped win the war after the Allies finally figured out how to use the tanks (both heavy and light like the turreted Renault FT-17) en masse in 1918.
In the background are assorted gun tubes some of which are cut open for examination. Since this is the US Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, we shouldn't be surprised.
Comments (18)
Buffalo1
Oh, thanks to Rob (debbielove) whose WWI Sopwith Camel pics inspired me to dig this one out of the files.
erlandpil
Again good capture picture erland
bmac62
Glad you dug it out for us. I spent a couple of years at Fort Knox, KY. There's a "male" with six pounders sitting in front of the Patton Museum. I should say there used to be...all the great collection of tanks there have been moved to a new museum building a few years ago and I haven't been back to see where everything is today.
Kazziga
Nice capture. I love the old tanks.
Ace10
Hello Roger,I used to work with a Gentleman,who was a gunner in one of these tanks! Apart from the noise ,fumes,and that they had to wear a chain mail vail infront of there helmet,to protect from shcrapnel.He said it was a pretty scary ride.I would think the poor old boy would be dead by now?its some years since I saw him. He told so great yarns though.Alec
rj2650
Did you have to peek under its armor to see that it's a "female" tank? Great capture.
debbielove
Yo! A great find. And during the wars, the British and French FORGOT how to use tanks in mass AND the Germans remembered! And the rest is History!!!! A brilliant shot, my friend. I'll see if I can find 'Her' a friend! Rob.
texboy
Glad to see this exhibit of armor is still open and thriving!
Emil-arts
You have to love these tanks and show some serious respect for the brave crews who manned them. Thanks for sharing this.
MongusKing
Well, beautiful chic!!! Great pic, I'll wait for another nude!!!!
Osper
Nice shot!
jocko500
cool shot and history. forgot about these tanks
MagikUnicorn
Yeah I like this Thanks for share
Jaml
Amazing machine!!!!!
Vik9740
hey, females can be tough mothers too!
Richardphotos
I viewed this before and must closed it before making sure my comment went through. outstanding capture and I have not seen any tank this old
artroland
Know anything about the Holt G-9? LOL Nice one here!
Buffalo1
@Roland: I know that Holt orginated the "Caterpillar" tractor and their machines pulled guns and supplies on the Western Front, but I'm not familiar with that specific model. Tanks (bad pun) for the comment!