Tank actions of the First World War. The Tank Corps shown during the battle of Villers-Bretonneux and Cambrai showing British mkIV tanks by leading military artist David Rowlands, published by Cranston Fine Arts.

To the Green Fields Beyond, Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland  At 0620 hours covered by a brief barrage from 1000 guns, Brigadier General Elles in a MkIV called Hilda led his 476 tanks against the impregnable German Hindenburg line at Cambrai.  Supported by 6 infantry divisions and 4 Royal Flying Corps squadrons flying ground attack missions, the attack had broken through 3 trench lines and penetrated 5 miles on a 6 mile front by lunchtime.  Although these gains were not exploited and later retaken by a German counter offensive, Cambrai showed the full potential of the tank on the battlefield.

The First Tank versus Tank Action by David Rowlands  The Mark IV Tank of Lt. F. MItchell MC, 1st battalion Tank Corps engages A7V tanks at Villers-Bretonneux, 24th April 1918.

Second Lieutenant H. C. F. Draders Tank Putting Enemy Infantry To Flight And Silencing A Machine Gun.  Second Lieutenant Harry Cecil Frank Dreader, of the Northumberland Fusiliers, fought his tank with great gallantry, putting enemy infantry to flight and silencing a machine gun.  Later, he carried ammunition to the front line under heavy fire.  He was awarded the M.C. for his conspicuous gallantry.