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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.
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Assault on Courcellette, The Somme, 15th September 1916 by David Pentland.
The village of Courcellette dominated the Somme battlefield, and it was the Canadian Corps who were given the task of taking the strongpoint. They were however aided by a new weapon, six tanks of No.1 Section, C Company, Heavy Tank Battalion. The Mark Is were commanded by Captain A. M. Inglis in C5 Creme de Menthe and supported the 31st (Alberta) Battalion in the successful assault in and around the villages Sugar Factory.
Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM1556
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Battle of Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland.
At 0620 hours covered by a brief barrage from 1000 guns, the tanks of C and F Battalions in MkIV tanks advanced alongside the men of the British 12th Division against the impregnable German Hindenburg line at Cambrai. Supported in the air by 4 RFC squadron flying ground attack missions, the general offensive 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.
Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM1555
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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.
Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland.
. Price £
ITEM CODE DHM1538
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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.
Signed edition. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £70.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £125.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Signed edition. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £23.52
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Signed edition. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £50.00
ITEM CODE DHM0340
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Original Pencil Sketch for Battle of Cambrai, France, 20th November 1917 by David Pentland. (P)
At 0620 hours covered by a brief barrage from 1000 guns, the tanks of C and F Battalions in MkIV tanks advanced alongside the men of the British 12th Division against the impregnable German Hindenburg line at Cambrai. Supported in the air by 4 RFC squadron flying ground attack missions, the general offensive 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.
Original pencil sketch, produced on artist etching stock. Image size 15 inches x 9 inches (38cm x 25cm). Price £250.00
ITEM CODE CCP0801
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Original Pencil Sketch for Assault on Courcellette, The Somme, 15th September 1916 by David Pentland. (P)
The village of Courcellette dominated the Somme battlefield, and it was the Canadian Corps who were given the task of taking the strongpoint. They were however aided by a new weapon, six tanks of No.1 Section, C Company, Heavy Tank Battalion. The Mark Is were commanded by Captain A. M. Inglis in C5 Creme de Menthe and supported the 31st (Alberta) Battalion in the successful assault in and around the villages Sugar Factory.
Original pencil sketch, produced on artist etching stock. Image size 15 inches x 9 inches (38cm x 25cm). Price £250.00
ITEM CODE CCP0802
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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.
First World War antique black and white book plate published c.1916-18 of glorious acts of heroism during the Great War. This plate may also have text on the reverse side which does not affect the framed side. Title and text describing the event beneath image as shown. Paper size 10.5 inches x 8.5 inches (27cm x 22cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE DTE0771
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