The Tanks That Broke The Ranks, sung by Will Strong 1882-1961. - Video
PUBLISHED: Feb 21, 2016
DESCRIPTION: Recorded 26th Oct 1916, this song combines jingoism & comedy to mark the early deployment of tanks in WW1. Surprisingly to some, the singer is Peter Dawson, who also had a music hall career & used many pseuds for his comedy roles. Played on a rare 'Marathon' gramophone, previously owned from new by a WW1 veteran.