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For sale: One of the 25 Australian "Matilda Frog" Flamethrower Tanks Used in World War II

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Matildas began arriving in Australia from the United Kingdom during March and April 1942, and continued to be delivered until the second half of 1943. In all, 409 Matildas were delivered to Australia. The Australian forces modified many of Matilda II  for other...read more

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Restored Australian Matilda Tanks (7 photos)

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According to Ian Walker, The Daily Telegraph journalist, World War II tank Matilda being restored by team of...read more

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The Siege of Tobruk 1941 (Australian anti-tank unit)

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... Advancing west along the Libyan coast, the 6th Australian Division captured Tobruk from the Italians on 21-22 January 1941 and the town became a garrison for the Australian and British forces. In early March, one of Hitler's best generals, Erwin Rommel with his Afrika Korps, came to the aid...read more

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