Cambrai Tank 1917

The museum houses Deborah D51, a Mark IV female tank preserved in a purpose-built structure next to Flesquières Hill British Cemetery.

During the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917, Deborah D51 participated in the first mass tank attack, involving 476 armored vehicles against German forces.

The museum stands as a memorial to the technological advancements of World War I and the five crew members buried in the adjacent military cemetery.

The museum opens on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:30, with entrance tickets priced at 6 euros per person.

Local historian Philippe Gorczynski discovered the tank in 1998 after six years of research, making it the only surviving tank from the Battle of Cambrai.

Location: Flesquières

Website: https://www.tourisme-cambresis.fr/cambrai-tank-1917

Address: Rue du Calvaire 59267 Flesquières 59267 Flesquières

Opening Hours: Mercredi 14:00-17:30; Samedi-Dimanche 14:00-17:30

Phone: +33972106817

Website: https://tourisme-cambresis.fr/cambrai-tank-1917

GPS coordinates: 50.12471,3.12440

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:35