Ok, the cartridges were greased with cow and pig fat, which was contrary to the Hindu and Moslem sepoys respectively. Cows being sacred to Hindus and Pork being an anathema to Moslems.
Yes, that’s exactly why I warned about this in the opening post — it’s also how I solved Pete’s picture of the M2 amphibious bridge ferry (though the filename of that claimed it was an M3, it actually shows an M2).Um.If you tap the picture it says Vickers D3e1.
Correct, a Nimrod MR2.A Nimrod. I can’t tell you the exact version, though.
Hi Marty they only built six.Hi Jakko...had to be French with those tracks....ARL 44...the sprocket had me completely stumped as it didn't match any of the early models and I have to admit that this tank was completely new to me....didn't know that the French were still using these tracks post war!!!...View attachment 301580
Very interesting subject....might have to do a bit more digging on this one.....cheers. Marty
Exactly right, and thanks for posting the side view of the whole vehicle, saves me from digging up a photo like thatARL 44
Sixty according to Wikipedia. They were used into the 1950s.they only built six.
It resulted essentially from a vehicle designed during the last year or so of the Second World War, which turned out to be so similar in capabilities to the M4 medium tank that it was felt to be pointless, since those could be had in large numbers for next to nothing anyway, so it was redesigned with heavy armour and a big gun. Design-wise it pretty much is a Char B derivative with a German-style turret (but fairly crude) and gun, yes.I’ve never seen this before either. Looks a little like a Tiger two turret on a Char B chassis.....
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