The first tanks were built in Lincoln at a company called Ruston and Hornsby, also a manufacturer of oil engines (later called diesel engines), and other heavy agricultural equipment

Because the British Navy was involved in the development of the tank, naval terms are sometimes used to describe a tank's parts. Examples include: hatch, deck, sponson, hull, bilge pump and bulkhead. Thanks to the Tank Museum for that fact!

Tanks were probably a great idea, and a great aid in battle 90 years ago, than they are today.

I certainly would NOT want to be an armored soldier (in a tank) today, with the number of 'tank killing' guided munitions out there...