Today in 1916, the tank makes its combat debut when 49 of the British machines rumble into battle along the Somme at Flers-Courcelette. With a top speed of just 2.5 mph, only a handful manage to engage the enemy. Yet their performance is encouraging enough to merit further use.
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– JAPON
Le Japon déclare avoir effectué le premier tir d’un canon électromagnétique sur un navire cible. 