Villers-Bretonneux (Tank vs Tank)

Fighting was already taking place in the streets of Villers-Bretonneux, when Captain Brown’s three tanks, a male and two females, all Mk IVs, were ordered to support the infantry between Villers and Cachy. Second Lieutenant Mitchell was in command of …

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Fighting was already taking place in the streets of Villers-Bretonneux, when Captain Brown’s three tanks, a male and two females, all Mk IVs, were ordered to support the infantry between Villers and Cachy. Second Lieutenant Mitchell was in command of the male tank and upon exiting Arquenne woods, his British tank came face to face with a German A7V tank and two captured British Mk IVs. Mitchell looked round to see what the British female tanks were doing and saw they were withdrawing, after receiving fire from the A7. Mitchell then decided on an unusual move and stopped his tank to allow his gunner a shot without jumping around.

Villers-Bretonneux, France

The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux took place from 24 to 27 April 1918, during the German Spring Offensive to the east of Amiens. It is notable for being the first occasion on which tanks fought against each other; it was the biggest and most successful tank action of the German army in the First World War.

Wikipedia: Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux

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