Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, High Wood |
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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 This item is in the Public Domain |
A British Mark I Male tank lies abandoned after being destroyed and burnt out by enemy fire. One ...
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.