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The trials that E. Brillié attended were in October 1914. They were held to evaluate the Holt as a potential artillery tractor. The trials of the Holt in 1915 were held at the suggestion of Ernest Swinton, to investigate the possibility of converting it to a fighting vehicle. Brillié was not present at the latter trial. Regards, Hengistmate ( talk) 20:33, 13 April 2012 (UTC) reply