World War 1 (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

When I was in England a couple of years ago, I was in the Imperial War Museum and took a picture of this. I'd like to see this made. I'm not up on armaments too much and I'll show my stupidity here but what kind of tank is this?

 

[gk5717]

Speaking of WW1, just read in the paper today that opening 12-2-06 in Kansas City, Mo., will be the largest WW1 museum in the USA.
Just a 4 hour trip for me, I will be going in a few months.
Gary

 

[sage742]

Brad , I think that tank is a Mark IV . They produced several othe model numbers and most were similar in appearance. The Mark series was one of the first "real" tanks to see service in France during WW 1 .

 

[vandilay]

HI
It looks like the mark 1 mother tank,armed with 2 naval 6 pounders.
I think they regard this as the first real tank to enter battle.
I,m sure someone on this forum knows more about this than me.
Britains have already made this model,fairly sought after when it comes up
on e bay.

cheers Rob

 

[vandilay]

here is a link ,I hope it works
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_I_tank

 

[wadepat]

Speaking of WW1, just read in the paper today that opening 12-2-06 in Kansas City, Mo., will be the largest WW1 museum in the USA.
Just a 4 hour trip for me, I will be going in a few months.
Gary

Gary,

If I am not mistaken, this Kansas City Museum is the only museum in the country that is solely devoted to World War I. Other museums have WW I displays, but are not totally devoted to WW I as is this one.

The museum has existed for many years and was originally funded by the contributions of private citizens within a few years after the conclusion of the Great War. I visited this museum a few years ago when construction for the new expansion was just beginning. It was an interesting place then and I am certain it will be even more interesting beginning in December.

Somewhere I have some further information about this museum. If I can find it, I will post it to the forum.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[OzDigger]

Speaking of tanks, Queensland has the only surviving WWI German Panzer:

Museum link: http://www.qm.qld.gov.au/features/mephisto/fate.asp

 

[wadepat]

Oz,

That is one awesome looking WW I tank! I am really glad that one of these mammoth tanks has survived and been cared for. Thanks for posting the pictures and the link!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Guys,

That tank in question looks like a Mark V to me but its very difficult to tell from the angle of the photo and some of the more readily identifing features are obscured. But I will also say the Mark I-V all look very similar so its really difficult to tell unless you can see more of the side and rear of the vehicle. Also wonderful seeing the very decent shot of the A7V the Aussie captured and kept.

Would love to have a few of those in my collection.

Al the best

Dave

 

[jazzeum]

Unfortunately, that's the only picture I took. However, here's another one from one of their World War I exhibits.

 

[jazzeum]

Here's my last WW I picture from the Imperial War Museum.

 

[mtsc1021]

When will these figures and tank be available?

February 2007. Limited editions of 150 of each version.