The army was just learning how to use them; tactics were not developed nor proven yet, and the machines themselves were NOT reliable...they kept breaking down.
The first successful use of tanks was the Battle of Cambrai (20th November-3rd December 1917). It demonstrated that the Hindenburg Line could be penetrated. Cambrai was aslo a supply point for part of the Hindenburg Line.
The 1 st battle of Cambrai Nov-Dec 1917 in NE France.
The population of Cambrai is 33,716.
Cambrai has two specialties : the Andouillette de Cambrai which is a smaller "andouille", a spicy pork sausage; and the famous mint-flavoured candy "la bêtise de Cambrai" (Cambrai's foolishness or mistake)
AC Cambrai was created in 1919.
Cambrai Cathedral was created in 1703.
Godfrey of Cambrai died in 1107.
Odo of Cambrai died in 1113.
The area of Cambrai is 18.12 square kilometers.
Odo of Cambrai was born in 1050.
Canigou Cambrai died in 2008-06.
Sailly-lez-Cambrai's population is 441.