Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (P) REG598 Despite losing some 15 pilots

Despite losing some 15 pilots killed or captured

in the same manner

1st-2nd August 1944 by David Pentland

Despite the cries of a mounted officer to save that brave man

Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (P) REG598 Despite losing some 15 pilotsDHM1566P. 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