1.1K views · 176 reactions | The Battle of Cambrai commenced on 20 November 1917 with a brilliant surprise attack using tanks. The battle soon degenerated, becoming protracted with a German counter attack taking place. In the article below, we ask 'why did it succeed and what went wrong?' >>> https://bit.ly/2sobm8N | The Western Front Association | Facebook

4.5K views · 201 reactions | 20 November 1917, the Battle of Cambrai began. In a 90 second video, Curator David Willey explains how the Tank Corps delivered one of the greatest advances of the First World War and secured the future of the tank. Find out more - https://youtu.be/DX_BnN4cWbo | The Tank Museum | Facebook

5.4K views · 352 reactions | Discover the role of the Mark IV tank at the Battle of Cambrai, 1917. Link in the comments. #MuseumFromHome | The Tank Museum | Facebook

On this day, 105 years ago, the Battle of Cambrai started. It was the first battle, in which tanks played a key role. Learn all about the Mark IV, the most prolific tank of that time, in our newest video: https://youtu.be/PIKVAk9XNuw | World of Tanks

Cambrai Parade Further to our post on the Cambrai parade, here’s a video of the men and women of 1st Armoured Regiment conducting the parade that commemorated one of the first massed tank battles in the world, a century ago, near the French village of Cambrai. Note how the barrels of the tanks’ cannon are dipped as they pass the reviewing officer’s stand as a mark of respect. Looking good, 1st Armoured! | Australian Army