Rlangham Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Original postcard in my collection From the back; The sketch depicts an incident of the recent fighting, in which one of Pickfords' familiar motor vans figured prominently, and creditably also, thanks to the pluck of the driver and the armed escort. A small British convoy was on its way to the troops at the front at night, when a party of Uhlans, appearing suddenly, blocked the road and demanded surrender. The driver of the leading van at once put on speed and drove slap into the midst of the enemy while his armed escort stood up and made devastating use of his rifle against the German lancers. The latter, surprised by the motors' sudden assault, and placed at a disadvantage by the panic of the horses, afforded easy targets at clse range, and in a few moments bolted from the scene. The convoy reached its destination without further molestation. (Drawn by Lionel Edwards, under the supervision of an Officer lately returned from the front.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Pickfords finest hour. We should re-enact that. Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlangham Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 I call shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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