History: An early model British Mark I "male" tank near Thiepval, 25 September 1916. The tank is probably in reserve for the Battle of Thiepval Ridge which began the next day. It is fitted with the wire "grenade shield" and steering tail, both features discarded in the next models [3,503 × 2,480].

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