Deborah, oh Deborah.......

[Stephen White]

For our WW1 community. New book due out in mid September, about M Phillipe's recovery of D5, Deborah, which is now on display in Cambrai. One to read ahead of next year's 100th.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/147 ... em_1p_1_ti

Through the mud and blood, to the green fields ..........

Stephen

[Chris Hall]

Stephen -

Good spot ! I'll add it to the shopping list ........

I first saw Deborah (D51, not D5) shortly after she was dug up. At that point she was in a farmer's yard under a tarpaulin. I cheekily pealed the tarp back and took some pictures, which I treasure. I then saw her again in 2003, when I stayed at Philippe's hotel and he took me all over the Cambrai battlefield, including visiting Deborah in the barn where she now resides. He also signed my copy of his book 'Following the Tanks'.

Philippe's website can be found at http://www.tank-cambrai.com/english/home.php

Real History !

All the best,

Chris