Prewar British light tank question

Discussion in 'Prewar' started by Chris C, Jun 7, 2022.

  1. Chris C

    Chris C Canadian

    Hi all,

    I'd put this in "Weapons & Technology" but this is a prewar question. I've been doing a series on twitter about the British light tanks. The Light Tank Mk IV dropped the rear idler wheel and I have no idea why. Does anyone know? It seems like a daft move that probably only destabilized the tank. Don Juan ?

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  2. Richelieu

    Richelieu Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Jun 7, 2022
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  3. Chris C

    Chris C Canadian

    I wondered if it was due to the weight. Thanks so much - I'm amazed that you found pre-war tank information on the Canadiana site.
     
  4. Richelieu

    Richelieu Well-Known Member

    These War Office Liaison letters were sent by the CIGS roughly every three months between the wars and you can find some at NAA too. The last few are on reel C4976 which frustratingly hasn’t been digitised as 'restricted by Law'.
     
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