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Tim Gosling tells the story of the first massed tank attack on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai
’Hyacinth’ has become trapped in a large ditch during the battle for Cambrai. It has lost the unditching beam which might have helped it break free
(PHOTO BOVINGTON TANK MUSEUM)
On November 20, 1917 General Haig launched a massive assault across the German Hindenburg line towards the French town of Cambrai. This town was used by the Germans as a supply depot and its capture would also threaten the rear of the German line located to the north making it a very valuable objective.
