Battle of George Square
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The Battle of George Square was a violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland between City of Glasgow Police and striking workers, centred around George Square. The "battle", also known as "Bloody Frid
David Kirkwood and Willie Gallacher being detained by City of Glasgow Police at the City Chambers
Medium Mark C tanks and soldiers at the Glasgow Cattle Market in the Gallowgate
Medium Mark C
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The Medium Mark C Hornet was a British medium tank developed during the First World War, but produced too late to see any fighting.
Battle of George Square
…to the request from the Sheriff of Lanarkshire. The first troops arrived that night, with their numbers increasing over the next few days. The three Medium Mark C tanks, and three Mark V* tanks of the Royal Tank Regiment arrived from Bovington on Monday 3 February. The Observer newspaper reported that "The city chambers…
Medium Mark C
Medium Mark C, cross–section diagram