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Post Info TOPIC: Compasses in WW1 tanks - any proof?


Corporal

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Compasses in WW1 tanks - any proof?
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Some here will have read this recent story about a magnetic compass, allegedly souvenired from a German A7V.

https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/about/media-centre/worlds-rarest-tank-reunited-with-compass-after-more-than-a-century

Despite repeated claims (particularly online) that Great War tanks were fitted with magnetic compasses no primary source evidence, it would appear, has ever been presented. I would be interested to hear from anyone here who knows of any primary source evidence (i.e. photographs, technical reports, official documents, manuals etc) that confirms the use of magnetic compasses in First World War armoured vehicles. Thanks



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