An unidentified soldier looking at a British Mk I tank which was used in the second battle of ...

Accession Number B02945
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass copy negative
Maker Unknown
Place made Ottoman Empire: Palestine, Gaza
Date made c April 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

An unidentified soldier looking at a British Mk I tank which was used in the second battle of Gaza. It was captured by the Turks in a much damaged condition and was used by them as cover for a strong post, which became known to the Australians as the 'Tank Redoubt'.

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