Today, 101 years ago, the concept of massed tank attacks was put into operation.
Gunfire all round.
Have a good day, fellow Tankies,
Chris
Cambrai Day 2018
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Chris Hall
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Cambrai Day 2018
Mark IV (Liesel, Abteilung 14, France 1918)
M3 Lee (25 Dragoons, Burma 1944)
Universal Carrier (2/Wiltshires, Italy 1944)
Panther (Deserter, 145 RAC, Italy 1944)
Centurion Mk 3 (8KRIH, Korea 1950/51)
Morris Quad, 25-pdr & limber (45RA, Korea 1951)
M3 Lee (25 Dragoons, Burma 1944)
Universal Carrier (2/Wiltshires, Italy 1944)
Panther (Deserter, 145 RAC, Italy 1944)
Centurion Mk 3 (8KRIH, Korea 1950/51)
Morris Quad, 25-pdr & limber (45RA, Korea 1951)
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Steve Lewington
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Re: Cambrai Day 2018
Hi Chris
Back at ya mate and to all fellow tankies
Steve
Back at ya mate and to all fellow tankies
Steve
There is no time for peace.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
No respite.
No forgiveness.
There is only ......WAR.
SdKfz 7 Half Track, 88mm Flak 36, Panzer III, TIGER I Mid 2010, Panzer iv, Sdkfz251, Famo ,Chech Hedgehog x2
Ammo limber, 25 pounder, Baily Bridge.
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Re: Cambrai Day 2018
Here's to the MIB (Men in Black) wherever you are. Chris - thanks for posting. I didn't indulge in gunfire at dawn but have raised a glass or two through the day with like minded souls. To the oldest (first) tank regiment in the world - Fear Naught.
This was the Cambrai Drumhead service this morning:
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This was the Cambrai Drumhead service this morning:
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