DescriptionBritish Mark I male tank Somme 25 September 1916 large.jpg	An early model British Mark I "male" tank, named C-15, near Thiepval, 26 September 1916. The tank is probably in reserve for the Battle of Thiepval Ridge which began on 26 September. The tank is fitted with the wire "grenade shield" and steering tail, both features discarded in the next models.
Date	Taken on 25 September 1916
Source	This photograph Q 2486 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.
Author	Ernest Brooks (1878–1957)     Alternative names E. "Baby" Brooks Description British photographer Date of birth/death 23 February 1878  1957  Location of birth/death Faringdon  Hendon  Authority control : Q5392825 VIAF: 310508752 GND: 1055006095 creator QS:P170,Q5392825
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