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Summary
DescriptionTanks of WWI.ogv
English: Compilation of footage of World War I era tanks. Opening title and footage of British rhomboid tanks taken from 1927 feature film The Somme. Brief footage of French Renault FT tank cut in after opening title. Possible that Renault tank is at Langres, but no conclusive evidence.
Date
According to source, 1918, but actually mostly 1927
Source
Motion Picture Division of the U.S. National Archives.