Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (APB) SHN419 His wingman downed the F5

His wingman downed the F5

JG54 took part in the heavy fighting

DHM1026APC

To her starboard

Bottom right : Grenadier of the 79th

Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. (APB) SHN419 His wingman downed the F5DHM1566APB. Unexpected encounter at Niergnies, France, 8th October 1918 by David Pentland. Towards the end of the second battle of Cambrai, British Mark IV tanks of 12th Battalion confronted German captured Mark IVs. The ensuing battle was chaotic, emerging from smoke the Germans were initially mistaken as part of C Company, but at 50 meters both sides recovered from their surprise and opened fire simultaneously. The lead British tank L16 commanded by