Rhino?

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  1. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Hi found this reference and it got me curious ...

    A demonstration of a RHINO at work was given by Sjt Cardus' tank to the Corps Commander and officers of the Division. Banks were pierced at high speed to the delight of the spectators, and even the sunken road which was supposed to show what a RHINO could not do, was crossed with some ease. In fact it was a demonstratration that went very well, and proved the value of the attachments.


    Above from IG WD; Sjt Cardus tank was a Sherman Mk V apparently.

    Can anyone tell me, what did this attachment look like and what was exactly was it designed to do? How often were they used, just for Bocage?

    Photos would be appreciated.

    Cheers,
    D
     
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  2. von Poop

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  3. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Thanks VP,

    Your first link summed it all up. Photos much appreciated. :)

    D
     
  4. idler

    idler GeneralList

    Probably a bit late to ask this question, D, but what date was the diary entry, please?

    The British Rhino/Prong is under-represented - apart from thd Tamiya Cromwell! There are photos of 79 Armd Div Churchills sporting them near Brest and the County of London Yeomanry's history implies they were available for GOODWOOD.
     
  5. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Hi It's from a month after Goodwood

    War Diary: 2nd Armoured Battalion IRISH GUARDS, Jan - Dec 1944

    1944 August 28

    The tanks moved out to the CERISI BELLE ETOILE - FLERS road where they loaded on transporters. The column did not move, however, until 1400hrs.
    A demonstration of a RHINO at work was given by Sjt CARDUS’s tank (No. 1 Sqn) to the Corps Commander and officers of the Division. Banks were pierced at high speed to the delight of the spectators, and even the sunken road which was supposed to show what a RHINO could not do, was crossed with some ease. In fact it was a demonstration that went very well, and proved the value of the attachments.
    The Harbour parties left for LAIGLE under Major D.M.L. GORDON-WATSON.
    The Commanding Officer went independently to the new area.
    The wheels under Major SIR JOHN REYNOLDS Bt, joined the Divisional Convoy.
    A conference at Brigade revealed future plans. The transporters would proceed another 40 miles to near VERNON at 1200hrs next day where they would unload the tanks. The wheels followed at 0600hrs 30 AUG 44. Whether the unloading area was E or W of the River SEINE no-one said.
     
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  6. idler

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    Cheers, Di. The pre-GOODWOOD reference has always sounded a bit optimistic.

    We can let this thread go back to sleep now...
     
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