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A Kangaroo was a Canadian armoured personnel carrier (APC) during the Second World War which was created by converting a tank chassis. Kangaroos were created as an expedient measure "in the field" by the Canadian Army , and were so successful that they were used by other Commonwealth forces, including the British Army.
Infantry of the 53rd (Welsh) Division in a Ram Kangaroo on the outskirts of Ochtrup, Germany, 3 April 1945. The decision to convert redundant tanks into personnel carriers was inspired by Allied experiences during the D-Day landings, where British and Canadian forces experienced much lower casualty rates by leading attacks on German lines with armour than did the Americans, who led with an ...
Manufactured by Case in the USA for the Canadian Military until 1948 when production moved to Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada. Markings include "Case XX Metal Stampings" on the base of the sheeps foot blade and a C with a broad arrow inside stamped on the scales (case) normally near the rivet holding the blades.
The first tank to be manufactured in Canada, a Valentine VI, being inspected by C D Howe the Canadian Minister of Munitions and Supply in May 1941. After the fall of France, it was decided the nascent Canadian armoured divisions would be equipped by tanks produced in Canada. To form the 1st Army Tank Brigade, Valentine tanks were ordered.
This category contains armored fighting vehicles used by the Canadian Army during the Second World War Pages in category "World War II armoured fighting vehicles of Canada" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
A fugitive kangaroo that spent four days on the run in Canada was caught by police Monday — but not before it managed to punch an officer in the face.. Durham Regional Police Service said it ...
38th Battalion on Queen Street, City of Hamilton, Bermuda in 1915 38th Battalion parade on field in Bermuda in 1915 38th Battalion at Prospect Camp, Bermuda, in 1915. The unit was welcomed to the Bermuda Garrison by the Governor and Commander-in-Chief (or General Officer Commanding) of Bermuda, Lieut. General Sir George Bullock.
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