6 Company 21 November 1917

The Tanks at Cambrai. 21^st November 1917

6 Company, B Battalion, with 86^th Brigade,6^th Division, IV Corps

6 Company had 2 tanks in action on 21^st November 1917 ^(W2a):

Sec commander Capt Harcourt

Orders ^(W2a)

In the early afternoon 86^th Brigade had asked for help in attacking Noyelles as they were held up by heavy MG fire. On his own initiative Capt Harcourt immediately set off in one tank and ordered another to follow when it was ready.

Account of Operations ^{( (W2a)}

The tanks successfully entered Noyelles and dealt with the enemy effectively with 6pdr fire. Both tanks rallied.

Summary

Intended: 2

Reserve: 0

At Start: 2

Started: 2

Engaged enemy: 2

Ditched / Broke Down: 0

Hit and Knocked out: 0

Rallied: 2

Aftermath

Sources

W2a – Battalion War Diary PRO WO 95/109

Orders, Account of operations Nov 20^th – 23^rd,

Tanks Handed to Salvage during November 1917

Cambrai narratives