We introduced the technology of the tank at the First Battle of Somme.

Little Willie only drove three mph and could not move across the trenches.

The first tank used was nicknamed Little Willie and carried up to three crew members. By 1916, this armored vehicle was deemed ready for battle and made its debut at the First Battle of the Somme near Courcelette, France, on September 15 of that year. In the 7 days before the battle, the British artillery fired 1,508,652 shells against the first German defensive position. From their first deployment at the Somme on 15 September 1916.

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We introduced the technology of the tank at the First Battle of Somme.