An impressive display of period tanks and vehicles will be the highlight of an event tomorrow commemorating the centenary of the beginning of the end of the First World War.

Tomorrow marks the centenary of the Battle of Amiens, a battle that was such a success it ultimately led to the end of the First World War.

The anniversary will be marked with a themed event at the Tank Museum.

Four First World War tanks and 10 military transport vehicles will take part in an arena display that will also feature a mock battle, explaining how the war was fought and won by the British Army and its Allies.

The display will be finished with a carousel of modern tanks; successors to their First World War counterparts.

There will also be cavalry displays, static Great War aircraft, themed tours and talks.

Curator David Willey said: “August 8 is the centenary of the Battle of Amiens. It was such a stunning success that it turned the tide of the war – and was described as `the black day of the German army’ by a German general.

“In 2014 we marked the start of this long conflict and now it is time to look at how the Allies managed to reverse their fortunes and win this gruelling war.”

Entry for children to the event is £1 when they colour in and bring the Amiens poppy to Bovington museum.

Visitors should make sure not to miss the museum’s latest exhibition, of Tank Corps' Victoria Crosses (VC).

As reported in the Echo, for the first time ever The Tank Museum has united all four VCs won by the Tank Corps during the First World War.

The VC is the highest award for gallantry and the stories of how the men won them – all posthumously – are inspiring.

The exhibition was unveiled yesterday.

For more details visit tankmuseum.org