Crusader Mk.II from left

Crusader Mk.II from left
Here we see a left-hand view of a Crusader Mk.II, advancing at speed across dusty or sandy countryside. This version had the original 2-pounder gun, but not the second machine gun turret.
Crusader vs M13/40 – North Africa 1941-41, David GreentreeCrusader vs M13/40 – North Africa 1941-41, David Greentree. Looks at the main British tank of 1941-42 and the best Italian tank to see combat in North Africa, focusing in particular on the year between their respective arrivals in the theatre and the 2nd Battle of El Alamein, where the majority of surviving Italian tanks were lost. Shows that the Italian tank was superior at first, but was outclassed by the Crusader III, although most importantly by the arrival of the M4 Sherman. The combat section shows how these two tanks were always part of a much larger, more complex battle, rarely fighting purely against each other (Read Full Review)
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How to cite this article: Rickard, J (1 November 2018), Crusader Mk.II from left , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_crusader_II_left.html

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