This appears to be a postcard which for some reason has been cut down (not by me I hasten to add), it shows a Mk1 tank on the battlefield. I havent come across this particular image anywhere else but maybe others have, just in case I thought I would post it, hopefully again, it will be of interest to members here. These 'knocked out' tanks sometimes show details which are otherwise hidden from view.
again comments welcome, I would love to know more.
My Mk1 Tank Radar detects a photo on the internet!!!! :D
Hi Kev and Thank You X
I've seen this tank wreck before, but this is a loverly large version of it. For me they are the best kind of reference, as they are MK1 Tanks as New, not messed about by life in action or by a Museum. When your doing plans and models, the devil is in the detail and I love looking over these period photos for something new.
As far as this particular tanks's history goes, I'm afraid I can't help you much, Gwyn or one of the others should soon appear with the relevant information.
Helen, you are more than welcome.
I thought you might like it - I'm blown away by the large scale model you are building and love following your thread - I admire your work and skill not only with the build but the drawings you have compiled.........its all in the detail.
I find scanned images are great for picking out detail and things you often miss on the original photo. I noticed for instance that the door to the sponson is open against the side of the tank exposing the interior mechanism for securing it. As you have said, the tanks in period photos have not been 'messed with' and everything you see is as it was........albeit in this case, well picked over.
Its such a shame this card has been cropped, but hey ho, a cropped card is better than no card at all!!
Nice photo. I think I can see this is a D battalion tank. It is D**. Can you make out the other 2 number on the horn. I think the first is a 2 but not sure of the other
I cant make it out clearly, however, I have in with the card a penciled note to myself suggesting that it may be D22. I remember seeing another image of a tank which resembled this one in terms of damage and thats why I wrote the note, but nothing stronger than that to go on I'm afraid.
maybe someone on here can help out?
The photo shows the wreck of 745 (D22), commanded by Lt. F.A. Robinson, which was put out of action by shellfire on the east side of Courcelette on Sept. 26, 1916. Two members of the crew were wounded.
The wreck shows some evidence of an attempt to salvage the track rollers, which were in short supply for replacement parts during the autumn of 1916.
