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1st ever tank battle... World War I...



Item # 701180

November 22, 1917

THE GLOBE, Bethlehem, Penn., November 22, 1917. 

* Battle of Cambrai, France
* 1st ever major tank battle

* World War I - WWI

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "BRITISH ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE TAKEN THE VILLAGE OF FONTAINE IN NEW OFFENSIVE" with subhead. (see) Coverage on what is considered the first successful tank battle which occurred during the Battle of Cambrai in World War I.
Sixteen pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, a few small binding holes along the spine, should be handled with care.

Category: The 20th Century