Photograph
Caterpillar Holt G-9 Tank
Prototype of a G-9 Caterpillar tank during a demonstration for members of the United States Army at the Los Angeles River. Two men stand on the left. |
Image ID: | 107780 |
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Creation Date: | 1917 |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
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State: | California |
Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | CF 7352 |
Original Dimensions: | 7 x 3.5 inches (oval) |
The tank an armored Holt tractor. It reportedly successfully crossed the Los Angeles River during the demonstration, but rolled over twice when soft earth gave way on its ascent up the bank. The view here is after rolling over according to the book The Caterpillar's Roots by Jack Alexander. |
Plants |
Hills |
Military uniforms |
Tanks (Military science) |
Weapons |
World War, 1914-1918 |
Men |
Signs and symbols |
Roads |
Rivers |
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