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

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

37K views · 1.1K reactions | 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 | Facebook