German Tanks at Villers-Bretonneux
Speaker: Chris Johns
At the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux in April 1918, a key event in the German Spring Offensive, German and British tanks met in combat for the first time. The German tanks, like the famous "Mephisto", initially achieved surprising results. This is an account of the development of German armoured vehicles and their only serious use on the battlefields of the Western Front.
Visitors are welcome and will receive a warm welcome from like-minded people.
Event organiser: Leicestershire & Rutland branch
15 June 2026 19:30 to 15 June 2026 21:30
Braunstone Town Council, Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE3 2PP
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