Is this Mk V tank?

[Noor]

Hi all,

i got new pohto today and I would like to be sure what tank is on the picture. Is it Englsih Mk V?

Thank you,

Noor

[Laurence Strong]

Looks to be one. Is that the one from Berlin in '45?

Edited February 19, 2008 by Laurence Strong

[Noor]

Thanks Laurence for your answer.

This photo just arrived for me today. I dont know where its taken but I think its from early 40-s. I have to check on the back again tomorrow.

[Laurence Strong]

A Mark V tank can be seen in several photographs taken in Berlin in 1945 in front of the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). It has been suggested this was a museum piece that had been previously displayed at the Lustgarten and it had been used as a static pillbox to help bolster the city's defences during Nazi Germany's final days. However, there is no evidence this was the case and it is not clear what role (if any) it played in the Battle of Berlin. I think someone posted another photo like this one on AHF.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Gents,

there are also pictures of German troops inspecting British WW1 tanks found in Russia,

during WW12, they were acquired as during WW1 by the Imperial Russians for testing.

Kevin in Deva.

[Noor]

Also some Baltic countries bought them from England and Russian army probably left them behind after 1941.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Noor,

many of them were used as monuments,

and were not in working order, I believe the Germans removed a few

for the scrap metal value.

Kevin in Deva.

[Noor]

As far I know, Estonia Defence Force bought 4 this type a tanks from England and used them until 1939. Not so sure how many of them was in Latvia and Lithuenia army but probably more.

Edited February 20, 2008 by Noor

[Guest IMHF]

Hi all,

i got new pohto today and I would like to be sure what tank is on the picture. Is it Englsih Mk V?

Thank you,

Noor

I love WWI Tanks this is a very nice picture:

Lorenzo