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Crusader, in full "Tank, Cruiser Mk VI, Crusader", also known by its General Staff number A.15, was one of the primary British cruiser tanks during the early part of the Second World War. Over 5,000 tanks were manufactured and they made important contributions to the British victories during the North African campaign .
British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.III: 2008: No [17] Rebox from X with new parts 32556: U.S. M20 Armored Utility Car: 2008: No [18] Rebox from 32551 with new parts 32557: WWII Famous General Set: 2008: Yes - 32558: Japanese 4x4 Light Vehicle Type 95 Kurogane: 2008: Yes - 32559: U.S. Army Staff Car Model 1942: 2008: No - 32560: German Tank ...
Canada purchased some in World War I and more in World War II. Smith & Wesson Triple Lock United States: 1917 Revolver.455 Eley: 2nd Model; Low-cost version Browning Hi-Power Belgium: 1944 Semi-automatic: 9×19mm Parabellum: Pistol No.1 Mk.1; Pistol No.2 Mk.1; Produced under license in Canada by John Inglis & Company: Smith & Wesson Model 10 ...
AEC of Southall, England was a manufacturer of truck and bus chassis and its Matador artillery tractor was used for towing medium field and heavy anti-aircraft guns. The armoured car based on the Matador artillery chassis was developed initially as a private venture and a mock-up was shown to officials in 1941 at Horse Guards Parade in London, where it made a favourable impression on Winston ...
Works to replace the Crusader continued in Britain, but when its successors were delayed the Crusader was modified to take the 6-pounder gun. In parallel, Britain started to look at US made tanks to meet the Cruiser requirement, initially requesting the US to build Crusaders.
Crusader AA Mk.I and Mk.III: Self-propelled anti-aircraft: 1944-???? United Kingdom: Mk.I armed with a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun, Mk.III armed with twin Oerlikon 20mm guns: Skink anti-aircraft tank: Self-propelled anti-aircraft: 1944 Canada: Enclosed turret on a Grizzly tank hull. Armed with 4 Polsten guns. Introduced late in the war and ...
From 1937–1938, 125 A9s were built. The A9 was lightly armoured but capable of 25 mph (40 km/h) and carried a highly-effective 2-pounder anti-tank gun. The Cruiser Mk II (A10), was designed by Carden as an infantry tank, built to the same design with added armour for 30 mm (1.2 in) of protection. It was insufficiently armoured for the role ...
The Medium Mk III in use as a command vehicle Light Tank Mk II Light Tank Mk IV. The Medium Mark III was ordered in 1928 and proved reliable and a good gun platform. It suffered from a poorly-designed suspension, road speed increased to 30 mph (48 km/h) but during cross-country rides the bogies were often overloaded.