This 1919-dated blueprint shows the Medium Mark D, D*, and D**. Fast (29 km/h) 14-15-tonne tanks with low ground pressure and a long hull for obstacle crossing. Too late for WW1 it was quickly surpassed by other designs. #Tanks #Landships #WW1 #History

One of the most overlooked names in early tank development. Colonel R.E.B. Crompton was a highly skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable electrical and mechanical engineer.
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