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A Matilda Tank landing on a beach as she shows out a smoke screen
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A Matilda Tank landing on a beach as she shows out a smoke screen
A Matilda Tank landing on a beach as she shows out a smoke screen. She has been escorted to the beach on a Lanyard M279 support craft. Location unknown, though Great Britain.
Picture taken on a combined operation exercise.
Picture " 2" from the official set.
Picture taken circa 1st June 1943.
some words on the Matilda Tank. The Tank, Infantry, Mk I, Matilda I was a British infantry tank of the Second World War. Despite being slow, cramped and only armed with a single machine gun, the Matilda I had some success in the Battle of France in 1940, owing to its heavy armour which was proof against the standard German anti-tank guns
Official - Westminster Press
Daily Mirror Archive
Mirrorpix
England
WW2 B/W Print Reach plc -334
Media ID 21885117
© Mirrorpix
1943 Armoured Defence Tank Transporter Vessel
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Unveiling the Mighty Matilda - A Glimpse into World War II's Armored Power
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. This print captures a historic moment during a combined operation exercise in Great Britain, circa June 1943. The focal point is an awe-inspiring Matilda Tank gracefully landing on a beach, enveloped by a billowing smoke screen. Escorted by the dependable Lanyard M279 support craft, this armored behemoth showcases its might and resilience. The Matilda I was an iconic British infantry tank that played a significant role in the Second World War. Despite its slow speed and limited armament of just one machine gun, it proved to be formidable due to its impenetrable armor, rendering it impervious to standard German anti-tank guns. This made it particularly successful during the Battle of France in 1940. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we are transported back to an era of conflict and defense where armies relied on these armored giants for protection and strategic advantage. The picture emanates strength as the tank confidently navigates through treacherous waters towards unknown shores. Preserved within this official set of photographs from Memory Lane Prints, "Picture 2" serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II. It encapsulates not only military training but also pays homage to those who fought bravely on land and sea. Let us cherish this remarkable image that immortalizes both the indomitable spirit of war-time Britain and the technological
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