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These black-and-white photos are taken from the new book “Armoured Warfare in the First World War 1916 – 1918” by Anthony Tucker-Jones and published by Pen & Sword Military. “Interestingly the British, French and Germans took completely different approaches with varying results”. The British military produced “Little Willie” in Autumn 1915 weighing 18 tonnes, which had a crew of two plus four gunners. “Inspired by a tracked artillery tractor “Little Willie” was referred to as a water tank – hence the name tank – to ensure secrecy”, said Anthony. “This led to the strange looking Mark I with its peculiar rhomboid shape, designed to cross trenches with guns in sponsons on either side. The Germans saw the tank as unchivalrous and were slow to grasp its utility. They favoured the Stormtrooper (specialist soldiers used to infiltrate enemy trenches) and artillery, not the tank”, said Anthony. “However, they didn’t hesitate to make use of captured British tanks. Although the tank helped secure victory and German soldiers dubbed it “Germany’s Downfall” the country was ultimately brought to its knees by the Allies blockade”. Here: British troops hitch a ride on a Mark IV after the massed tank fleet spearheading attack at Cambrai on November 20, 1917. (Photo by Anthony Tucker-Jones/Mediadrumworld.com)

These black-and-white photos are taken from the new book “Armoured Warfare in the First World War 1916 – 1918” by Anthony Tucker-Jones and published by Pen & Sword Military. Here: British troops hitch a ride on a Mark IV after the massed tank fleet spearheading attack at Cambrai on November 20, 1917. (Photo by Anthony Tucker-Jones/Mediadrumworld.com)
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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has appeared in the world top ten for performing arts education in the QS World University Rankings 2024 published today, April 10, 2024. (Photo by The Times)

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has appeared in the world top ten for performing arts education in the QS World University Rankings 2024 published today, April 10, 2024. (Photo by The Times)
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The second annual Salon du Chocolat exhibition and fashion show at LeGourmet in Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall on May 18, 2023. Dress “Madonna” created by Chef Christiane S. Trilck designed by Julian Knips. (Photo by Antonie Robertson/The National)

The second annual Salon du Chocolat exhibition and fashion show at LeGourmet in Galeries Lafayette, Dubai Mall on May 18, 2023. Dress “Madonna” created by Chef Christiane S. Trilck designed by Julian Knips. (Photo by Antonie Robertson/The National)
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A wax figure of President William Howard Taft is seated in the front seat with his detached head in the back after it was  purchased from an auction of the Hall of Presidents Museum, which closed in November, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. January 14, 2017. (Photo by Mark Makela/Reuters)

A wax figure of President William Howard Taft is seated in the front seat with his detached head in the back after it was purchased from an auction of the Hall of Presidents Museum, which closed in November, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. January 14, 2017. (Photo by Mark Makela/Reuters)
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A woman views the painting “Alegory of Love” by Marc Dennis at the “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” museum exhibit in honor of Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary, at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California October 10, 2014. (Photo by Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)

A woman views the painting “Alegory of Love” by Marc Dennis at the “Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty” museum exhibit in honor of Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary, at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, California October 10, 2014. (Photo by Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)
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A woman takes a selfie next to a model of Thor during the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, April 11, 2015. (Photo by Kamran Jebreili/AP Photo)

A woman takes a selfie next to a model of Thor during the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, April 11, 2015. (Photo by Kamran Jebreili/AP Photo)
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Actress Riley Keough reacts to the cameras at the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala in Los Angeles, California on November 13, 2021. (Photo by Action Press/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

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