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Crusader Tanks in North Africa

Date: 06/23/2008

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IPTC: Caption	Crusader Mark IIs of the British 8th Army on the move. While the Crusader was plagued with mechanical unreliability and lack of firepower and protection, it could move fast, and travel over ground that would bog down other tanks. Crews lived in their tanks; the lead vehicle has helmets, storage boxes, and packs slung around its hull. Tank crews would add railings to the outside of tanks, form a tent, and live in the desert during campaigns. Because of the mechanical issues, tanks had to be transported on trucks from the storage depots to the battlefield to prevent wear.	IPTC: Copyright Notice	Caption ©2007 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission
IPTC: City	Unknown	IPTC: Country Name	Unknown
IPTC: Date Created	19420101	IPTC: Province State	Unknown

Keywords: Crusader II 8th Army Operation Crusader OPeration Battleaxe North Africa