Taking a peek inside the Mark IV the first tank to be produced and used en masse. Following the modest success of the Mark I tanks on the Somme in 1916 the British Commander-in-Chief, Sir Douglas Haig, ordered 1,000 more tanks for 1917. #military #militaryhistory | The Challenger

🗓️7 June 1917: The Battle of Messines begins. The battle sees the first use of the Mark IV tank – following extensive artillery bombardment, 72 of these mechanical monsters lumber toward the German positions. The Mark IV was the first tank to be produced and used en masse – though there are now just 6 examples left worldwide – and Fam’s here to give you a rare glimpse inside of ours! | The Tank Museum

Check out these incredible colourised images of the Mark IV tank, bringing WWI to life like never before! 🔍️Find out more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgy9AeXmZJY&t=6s | The Tank Museum

The Mark IV was the first tank to be produced and used en masse. Following the modest success of the Mark I tanks on the Somme in 1916 the British Commander-in-Chief, Sir Douglas Haig, ordered 1,000 more tanks for 1917. This was a surprising act of faith in a new weapon for an officer with such a reactionary reputation. 🔍️Find out more: https://youtu.be/vgy9AeXmZJY | The Tank Museum

You’re looking at over 80 years of British tank development! (the Mark IV replica doesn’t count.) What’s your favourite tank shown in the video? | The Tank Museum

How much do you think the Mark IV weighs? For more about the tank that knocked out the German A7V tank Nixe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgy9AeXmZJY Disclaimer: In reflection of our charitable objectives, this content may show weapons of war and/or historical imagery for educational purposes. | The Tank Museum