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The Amazing World of War MachinesThe idea of tanks began as an extension of armory, with technicians seeing the need for soldiers to traverse the battlefield while being fully protected from enemy fire. As the type of weaponry used in warfare increased in size and caliber, the type of armor required became too heavy and cumbersome, and so the advent of the tank was welcomed by armies worldwide.

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The Amazing World of War MachinesThe idea of tanks began as an extension of armory, with technicians seeing the need for soldiers to traverse the battlefield while being fully protected from enemy fire. As the type of weaponry used in warfare increased in size and caliber, the type of armor required became too heavy and cumbersome, and so the advent of the tank was welcomed by armies worldwide.Restart available0Line of Fire: The SommeOver 60,000 men were killed or wounded in the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1st 1916. Included in this examination of the battle is expert commentary by Dr Duncan Anderson and Dr Aryk Nusbacher.

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