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1917 Disabled soldiers construct tank
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0:25Now PlayingDate: 18th June 1917
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: London's "Tank"
ENGLAND: London:
INT
Video Roll Title: London's 'Tank'.: 48ft Issue sheet title: LONDON'S 'TANK'
"Tank": Tank constructed by disabled soldiers at Lord Robert's workshops
Wounded Soldiers: Tank constructed by disabled soldiers at Lord. Robert's workshops
London
TITLE: Built by disabled soldiers at Lord Roberts' Memorial workshops.
(7ft 35mm)
GV. pan Workmen and tank in street.
(20ft 35mm)
GV. Workmen sitting on top of tank.
(26ft 35mm)
TITLE: Sergt. Richards, V.C., drives the "Tank".
(30ft 35mm)
SV. and CU. Policeman clearing way as tank is driven along street.
(48ft 35mm)
Christening
Sergt. Richards, V.C
Personalities - Armed Forces, Vehicles, Great Britain
Lord Roberts' Memorial Workshops, construction, crowds, Srgt. Richards, WWI, World War I, Great War, First World War, war
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