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Disabled tank near Premont, Battle of Cambrai, France, WW1
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Disabled tank near Premont, Battle of Cambrai, France, WW1
Men of the 20th Manchesters resting by a tank which has been disabled by side-slipping down a railway embankment, near Premont, during the Battle of Cambrai, France, First World War. Photograph by the 25th Division. Date: 8 October 1918
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Break Disabled Embankment Logs Manchester Muddy Rest Resting Sideways Slipping Tank Tanks Timber Track Tracks Trunks Manchesters
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Amidst the muddy battlefields of Premont, France, during the Battle of Cambrai in World War I, the 20th Manchesters of the British Army found a moment of respite. In this poignant photograph, taken on October 8, 1918, by the 25th Division, weary soldiers are seen resting by the side of a disabled tank. The tank, a vital tool of modern warfare, has unfortunately side-slipped down the railway embankment, its metal tracks now twisted and bent. The men, some with helmets off and resting against logs or timber trunks, appear to be in a state of quiet contemplation, their expressions reflecting the harsh realities of the war. The surrounding landscape is a testament to the brutal conditions they faced, with the muddy ground and fallen trees adding to the sense of desolation. The broken tank, with its torn canvas cover and exposed engine, stands as a reminder of the relentless nature of the battlefield. Despite the hardships, the soldiers carry on, taking what moments of rest they can before returning to the fight. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the human side of war, highlighting the resilience and determination of the soldiers who fought in the trenches of the First World War.
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