The Royal Tank Regiment, the oldest tank unit in the world, will commemorate 100 years since the Battle of Cambrai

To mark 100 years since the battle, the Royal Tank Regiment, distinctive by their black berets, belts, boots and coveralls will hold the following commemorative events:

• Sunday 19^th November : London – March to the Cenotaph (including a Mk IV replica First World War tank).
• Friday 24^th November: France – Traditional Drumhead Service, CWGC Louverval.  
• Saturday 25^th November: France – Cambrai Town War Memorial Ceremony and D51 “Deborah” Museum Opening
• Sunday 26^th November: France – Freedom of Cambrai Parade

Commenting on the commemoration plans, The Chief of the General Staff, Sir Nicholas Carter said: “The Battle of Cambrai marked a significant moment in the evolution of armoured warfare and The Royal Tank Regiment are rightly proud of what they achieved in the battle 100 years ago. The tactics and technology employed at Cambrai were in many ways the proving ground for the hugely successful integration of infantry, armour, artillery and air power that led to the decisive combined arms manoeuvre in the last 100 days of the war in 1918. Just as they did 100 years ago, the tanks of the British Army remain a vital capability on today’s battlefields.”