Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (P) REG598DHM1566P. Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. Towards the end of the second battle of Cambrai, British Mark IV tanks of 12th Battalion confronted German captured Mark IVs. The ensuing battle was chaotic, emerging from smoke the Germans were initially mistaken as part of C Company, but at 50 meters both sides recovered from their surprise and opened fire simultaneously. The lead British tank L16 commanded by
Despite losing some 15 pilots killed or captured
Colour Sgt Bourne was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his role in the defence
The troops are transported by Army Air Corps Lynx helicopters
Paratroopers of 101st Airborne Division awaiting H-hour
Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)
A Panther tank is supported by elite Panzergrenadiers in the Ardennes in 1944
Richard Duke of Gloucester (later Richard III)
Original coloured print circa 1911
Despite the cries of a mounted officer to save that brave man
in the same manner
Here Missouri is seen repelling a kamikaze attack on the 11th of April 1945
1st-2nd August 1944 by David Pentland