The Crusader Gun Tractor

Summary The Crusader Gun Tractor Part of Tank Destroyers Week on WW2TV With P. M. Knight The British Crusader gun tractor was introduced to tow the 17 pounder anti-tank gun. A plated box/compartment was added to a Crusader tank to create an area for the driver and the gun crew of six. The tractor also carried ammunition on the rear and within the crew area. They were used in northwest Europe from the Normandy landings of 1944 to the end of the war in 1945. Though not technically a "Tank Destroyer" it's role was to engage and take out enemy tanks. Phillip Knight is a renowned British Armour specialist, and we are delighted he is joining us on WW2TV.

S6.E39 ∙ The Crusader Gun Tractor

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Kevin Hymel Paul Woodadge Magali Desquesne Neil Barber

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Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show

Release date : Feb 23, 2023

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : WW2TV

Summary The Crusader Gun Tractor Part of Tank Destroyers Week on WW2TV With P. M. Knight The British Crusader gun tractor was introduced to tow the 17 pounder anti-tank gun. A plated box/compartment was added to a Crusader tank to create an area for the driver and the gun crew of six. The tractor also carried ammunition on the rear and within the crew area. They were used in northwest Europe from the Normandy landings of 1944 to the end of the war in 1945. Though not technically a "Tank Destroyer" it's role was to engage and take out enemy tanks. Phillip Knight is a renowned British Armour specialist, and we are delighted he is joining us on WW2TV.

Details

Genres : History War Documentary Talk-Show

Release date : Feb 23, 2023

Countries of origin : France

Official sites : Channel Official website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : WW2TV

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