Matilda II troop WM-6-07-2022 perhaps most famously accompanying Hannibal

perhaps most famously accompanying Hannibal on his trek through the Alps to invade Italy itself

The crew would don protective headgear from full hoods to heavy scarves and goggles

so a sharp turn was necessary on launch to get out of the way

Rawalpindi's captain decided to fight despite being vastly outgunned

Matilda II troop WM-6-07-2022 perhaps most famously accompanying HannibalBattle For France The battle for France saw Matilda IIs fighting what would become a general retreat. However, Matildas caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti tank guns were simply too small in calibre to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda. Western Desert Perhaps the A12 Matilda II is more synonymous with the ferocious battles in the desert where it was to meet its match against the infamous 88s of the Afrika Korps. The Far