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Battle-scarred but victorious

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  • Description

    Postcard produced during the First World War. Recto: Black and white painting depicting a tank passing through the ruins of a village in Somme, France. Text: "Battle-scarred but victorious. A tank, mud-caked and slightly damaged, coming into Albert after the Battle of September 15th, 1916.". Verso: Blank.

  • Place
    England
  • Other Id

    18272 (Presto content ID)

    EPH-W1-1-88 (Reference Number)

  • Department

    Ephemera

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