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OPERATION MICHAEL
The awaited German attack came on the morning of the 21st March 1918. Codenamed Operation Michael, it was the first of a series launched over the next few months. Michael
ACTION DEBUT OF THE A7V TANK
The first action of the German A7V tank, on 21 March 1918, is not very well known from the British side. Probably because most of those in action against them
SAVAGE RABBITS
In early 1918 the Allies awaited a German attack. Defeating it would be a practical military challenge for the entire British Army, but it also posed a more existential problem
THE SITUATION IN 1918
Looking back from 2018, we know that the First World War ended with an Allied victory in November 1918. However back then, as 1917 ended and the New Year dawned,
TANK NUMBERS
Like all military and civilian vehicles before and since, First World War British tanks were given unique registration, or serial, numbers. Beginning with number ‘1’ would have allowed the Germans
GLUCKLICHES WEIHNACHTSFEST
This delicate collection of German postcards, including a Christmas Card, date from the First World War.
THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI: THE LEGACY OF THE BA...
After the Battle of Cambrai, what lessons were learned by both the Allied and German troops? How did the affects of a battle which is seen as a draw influence
THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI: ST QUENTIN CANAL
An major obstacle on the way to Cambrai was the St Quentin Canal which the British attempted to cross at Masnieres. It was not a success.
THE BATTLE OF CAMBRAI: GRAINCOURT
Pride of place at the entrance to the Tank Men Exhibition is the Graincourt gun – captured by Albert Baker during Cambrai. This is its story.
RICHARD WAIN AT CAMBRAI
Richard William Leslie Wain was the second of four Tank Corps soldiers to be awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War.
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