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How significant was the usage of tanks in the battle of Cambrai in changing its outcome? (Diary Entry)
My Character
My differant traits
good leader
very good strategist.
asses situations well.
courageous person.
My Occupation
a general who serves Germany
My name
Georg von der Marwitz
Important facts
Number of troops and tanks
British: 476 tanks
Belligerents
The Germans led by Georg von der Marwitz
The British led by General Julian Byng
Dates
Battle ended on December 8th 1917
Battle started on November 20th 1917
Topography and Weather
The terrain
A chalky white plane.
The Weather
Weather conditions were wersoning throughout the battle.
The Canals
Germans had created a series of interlocking man-made canals.
The Diary Entry Format
The date of the diary entry
December 10th 1917
The introduction
How did the battle start?
My reaction toward this invasion.
The Body
Strategies I had planned out.
How I planned on using tanks.
Whether my army at a disadvantage or an advantage.
How I felt while battling
Some amount of confidence
felt like my body was in good shape
The conclusion
Whether the battle went according to my plan or not.
How helpful was the usage of tanks?
What did Germany gain or loose from this battle?
How has this battle changed me.
Strategies
Casualtis
British: 44000 people
Germans: 45000 people