 Mk IV tank with unditching beam, 1917. Image by Unidentified British Government photographer., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Mark IV The.Mark IV tank Mark IV tank British WWI Tank The Mark IV (pronounced Mark four) was a British tank of the First World War. Introduced in 1917, it benefited from significant developments of the Mark I tank (the intervening designs being small batches used for training). The main improvements were in armour, the re-siting of the fuel tank and ease of transport. Armour was increased to resist the German armour-piercing bullet, the drivetrain was strengthened and side turrets were constructed so that they could be swung inside, enabling travel by train (previously they had to be separately transported to the battlefield by truck).[2] Quick facts Type, Place of origin ... Mark IV Mark IV male with unditching beam deployed Type… (Source: Wikipedia)
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