British soldiers using heavy artillery during WW1.
These were the planes used by the British during WW1. On this picture, the soldier is carrying a rifle gun because airplanes at the time were not really effective and could not carry much ammunition.
British tank trying to cross barbed wire.
Lee-Enfield Mk 1 (1903) - UK - cal 303 British
The Gun Machine, Vickers .303in
Mk1-Lee-Metford Based
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British soldiers during the Battle of the Somme.
Battle of Cambrai - 1917
When: from November 20 to December 8, 1917
Where: Cambrai (France) - Western Front
Who: Allied Powers - British Empire and Central Powers - German Empire
- It was a significant event in World War One because it was the first battle that used an overwhelming amount of tanks.
- Besides tanks, the battle was fought with heavy artillery and air power. It was an important change because mobility was not a problem anymore.
- Neither side could claim a victory in the Battle of Cambrai.
- German troops lost about 50,000 soldiers.
- The battle boosted the technological development and production of tanks in Britain.
When: from November 20 to December 8, 1917
Where: Cambrai (France) - Western Front
Who: Allied Powers - British Empire and Central Powers - German Empire
- It was a significant event in World War One because it was the first battle that used an overwhelming amount of tanks.
- Besides tanks, the battle was fought with heavy artillery and air power. It was an important change because mobility was not a problem anymore.
- Neither side could claim a victory in the Battle of Cambrai.
- German troops lost about 50,000 soldiers.
- The battle boosted the technological development and production of tanks in Britain.
British soldiers during the Battle of Cambrai, known as the "Tank Battle"