tank corps
TANKS IN PALESTINE IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
While writing on the First World War generally focuses on the Western Front, Palestine was the site of several tank battles against Turkey.
TANK MEN: ELLIOT HOTBLACK
Another inspirational figure represented in the Tank Men exhibition is Elliot Hotblack – a trailblazer in tank reconnaissance and intelligence, who rose to the rank of Major-General.
PALESTINE TANK DETACHMENT
The fighting in Egypt and Palestine during the First World War is often overlooked. However, this year marks the centenary of the Palestine Tank Detachment, whose members fought and died
MARK I & MARK II TANKS IN GAZA
For many years it was widely believed that the eight tanks that fought in Gaza
TANK MEN: ALBERT BAKER
Another member of the first Tank Corps who is represented in the Tank Men exhibition is Albert Baker, the chemist who won two Military Crosses during the First World War.
RECRUITING FOR THE HEAVY SECTION – PA...
Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Swinton was one of the leading men in the development of the Tank Corps, going on to recruit hundreds of tank men who served in the First World
MARTEL’S TANK BONNET MASCOT
Pioneering tank strategist, General Giffard le Quesne Martel had this mini First World War tank on his car bonnet – it was recently donated to The Tank Museum.
WILLIAM TAYLOR DAWSON: PART THREE
The third installment in the story of William Taylor Dawson describes his life after the First World War, including his experiences as a guest of honour of the 1st Royal
MY TANK ANCESTOR: PHILIP LAVERTY
The direct descendant of one of the men who took part in the first tank attack visited The Tank Museum to see the only surviving piece of the Mark I
MY TANK ANCESTOR: MOLLY JOHNSON
Molly Johnson’s father, Sgt. James Noel, was a First World War tank man. He fought with distinction at the Battle of Arras in a Mark II tank, for which he
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