Word Wise: Tank

World War One was marked by horrific warfare, with deadly weapons like poison gas, grenades, and machine guns causing massive casualties. To protect soldiers crossing No Man's Land, the British developed armored vehicles, later known as tanks. These vehicles were initially transported in crates labeled as water tanks to maintain secrecy. The name 'tanks' stuck and is still used today.

What was the ruse used to transport the new weapon to France?

What name did soldiers give to the new weapons, and why?