Tank Chats #21 Mark V | The Tank Museum

The 21st Tank Chat, presented by David Fletcher, concerns the Mark V tank.

Although similar in appearance to earlier models the Mark V was a much better tank, more powerful and easier to drive.

It was equipped with a new engine and steering system which meant that one man could handle all the controls, compared with four in the Mark IV.

Commanded by a young officer named Whittenbury the Museum’s Mark V tank, seen in this video, took part in the Battle of Amiens and its young commander was awarded the Military Cross.

Find out more about the First World War on the Tank Museum’s Centenary blog, Tank 100 http://www.tank100.com

Photograph of Harold Whittenbury Copyright: Trustees of Manchester & Lancashire FHS www.mlfhs.org.uk

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