Title
The Battle of the Somme, 1916
Caption
World War I - Tanks were used for the first time in action on the battlefield of the Somme on 15 September 1916. 36 Mark 1 tanks of C and D Companies arrived on the start line for the renewal of the Somme offensive: this action was later designated as the Battle of Flers-Courcelette
Date
1916
Credit line
Photo12/dpa-pa
Reference
DPA15A01_015
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 13,5in x 17,3in / 4041 x 5190 (300dpi)