They were intended to carry material, sometimes munitions, and even food.

Three of these pseudo-tanks were carrying up material to rebuild a bridge which had been destroyed.

They discovered, when they neared the place, that the enemy were holding it in some strength, and our infantry could not advance.

Moreover directly the Tanks appeared, they began to draw fire--which they were not meant to face--and the situation was threatening.

But, with great pluck and resource, the Tanks decided just to go on, and trust to their looks, which were like those of the fighting Tanks, to drive the enemy from the position....