A British Mark I Male tank lies abandoned after being destroyed and burnt out by enemy fire. One ...

Place Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, High Wood
Accession Number H02132
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made France: Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, High Wood
Date made April 1917
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A British Mark I Male tank lies abandoned after being destroyed and burnt out by enemy fire. One of the rear steering wheels has become detached and is lying at the back of the tank. This tank is believed to be 'Clan Ruthven' commanded by 2nd Lieutenant Henderson and it was destroyed on the edge of High Wood near Picardy. Note the shattered trees in the background.