Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (P) REG598 Despite the cries of a

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

1st-2nd August 1944 by David Pentland

The troops are transported by Army Air Corps Lynx helicopters

Paratroopers of 101st Airborne Division awaiting H-hour

Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)

Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (P) REG598 Despite the cries of aDHM1566P. 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