Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (APC)

DHM1566APC. Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland.

Towards the end of the second battle of Cambrai, British Mark IV tanks of 12th Battalion confronted German captured Mark IVs. The ensuing battle was chaotic, emerging from smoke the Germans were initially mistaken as part of C Company, but at 50 meters both sides recovered from their surprise and opened fire simultaneously. The lead British tank L16 commanded by Captain Rowe was immediately knocked out, who escaped with his men to L19 just in time to see it destroyed, along with L12. The remaining tank L8 had broken down some distance back taking no part in the battle, although its commander Lieutenant Martel managed to use a captured 77mm artillery piece to finally halt the German tank.

Professionally produced using a high quality inkjet digital press and printed on 300gsm art stock.

Signed Ltd. Ed of 20 Artist Proofs.

Image Size 13.4 inches x 9.4 inches (34cm x 24cm) Paper Size 16.5 Inches x 11.7 inches (42cm x 29.6)