The Battle of Cambrai commenced on 20 November 1917 with a brilliant surprise attack using tanks. The battle soon degenerated, becoming protracted with a German counter attack taking place. In the article below, we ask 'why did it succeed and what went wrong?' >>> https://bit.ly/2sobm8N | The Western Front Association

1.9K views · 23 reactions | A man described as one of the most important figures in the history of the tank is being remembered in Dorset. It's one hundred years since Hugh Elles led the Tank Corps at the Battle of Cambrai. On the 20th November 1917, he led his men into action in a tank called "Hilda", flying the new Tank Corps flag. | BBC Dorset | Facebook

8.7K views · 135 reactions | As we approach the end of the centenary of the Battle of Cambrai, Dan takes us through the developments that happened that enabled the kind of tank warfare first seen there. | History Hit | Facebook

3.1K views · 27 reactions | On this day, 105 years ago, the Battle of Cambrai started. It was the first battle, in which tanks played a key role. Learn all about the Mark IV, the most prolific tank of that time, in our newest video: https://youtu.be/PIKVAk9XNuw | World of Tanks | Facebook

37K views · 1.1K reactions | Cambrai Parade Further to our post on the Cambrai parade, here’s a video of the men and women of 1st Armoured Regiment conducting the parade that commemorated one of the first massed tank battles in the world, a century ago, near the French village of Cambrai. Note how the barrels of the tanks’ cannon are dipped as they pass the reviewing officer’s stand as a mark of respect. Looking good, 1st Armoured! | Australian Army | Facebook