WWI Tanks

British Mark I – the first TanksBritish heavy tanks were a series of related armored fighting vehicles developed by the UK during the First World War. The Mark I was the world’s first tank, a tracked, armed, and armored vehicle, to enter combat. The name “tank” was initially a code name to maintain secrecy and […]

Off the Bench on April 7 2023 – British Mark I – the first TankBritish heavy tanks were a series of related armored fighting vehicles developed by the UK during the First World War. The Mark I was the world’s first tank, a tracked, armed, and armored vehicle, to enter combat. The name “tank” was

Off the Bench on April 9, 2023 – British Mark V TankThe British Mark V tank was an upgraded version of the Mark IV tank. The tank was improved in several aspects over the Mark IV, chiefly the new steering system, transmission and 150 bhp engine, but it fell short in other areas, particularly its

Off the Bench on April 9, 2023 – British Mark IV WWI Tank – Tadpole variant shown The Mark IV (pronounced Mark four) was a British tank of the First World War. Introduced in 1917, it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank. A total of 1,220 Mk IV were built: 420 “Males”,