First prototype of the A7V light tank is developed

DMG's Berlin-Marienfelde plant shows the first prototype of the A7V tank, built according to a design of "Department 7 Transportation" of the Prussian war ministry. The war ministry commissions the firms Loeb, DMG, Büssing and Lanz to produce 100 vehicles. The first A7V tank is completed by DMG in October. By war's end a mere 23 tanks have been produced in all.