Comments for The 'Phibian asks...

The 'Phibian asks...

2007-02-16T17:06:49Z

Whatziss? He threw down the challenge in his Fullbore Friday post and then slapped me across the face with his dainty lacy white glove.

Since I torture you guys with this game, it's only appropriate that I periodically make my bones at it too.

'Phibian - I say it's this: British Cruiser Tank Mk.IV (A13 - Mark II)

This was the first British tank to use Christie's suspension system. A prototype Christie vehicle was purchased (A13E1), from which the eventual design was developed. There were two production prototype vehicles, A13E2 and A13E3. They were used by the 1st Armoured Division in France, 1940 and in small numbers in Libya, 1940 - 41.

Since they were used by the British 1st Armoured Division in France, 1940, and in some small numbers in Libya, and given the actual location (and condition) of 'Phibian's exemplar, this might technically be a Kreuzer Panzerkampfwagen Mk.IV 744(e).

At least that's my answer.

Comment from MajMike on 2007-02-16

2007-02-16T21:32:35Z

too many straight lines, ick... not a curve to be seen. not a very graceful beastie at all.

Comment from John of Argghhh! on 2007-02-16

2007-02-16T20:23:19Z

There's an even chance, I think - that the two pictures are of the same tank.

Comment from Maggie on 2007-02-16

2007-02-16T19:14:38Z

"then slapped me across the face with his dainty lacy white glove" I hardly think so...............you are so jealous of the sailors. It's a shame.

Comment from CDR Salamander on 2007-02-16

2007-02-16T18:41:55Z

Bingo! MKIII they pulled up from off Dunkirk. Needs a lot of TLC.