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This is a useful guide covering everything built by the British from
the 2-pounder of the early war years to the 32-pounder designed at its
end. I have to disagree with the statement that the 2-pounder was obsolete
in 1940, but this myth seems to be generally believed even though German
tanks still had to be uparmoured to cope with that gun in 1942. However,
the book explains better than any other that I’ve seen the differences
between the two versions of the 2-pounder carriage. These are also clearly
shown in the plates. The 17/25 pounder, 17 pounder and 32 pounder are
well described though more and clearer illustrations of these guns and
their carriages would have been useful than some of the “in action”
photos. The self-propelled anti-tank guns and the portee carriages for
the guns are dealt with as well, and even recoilless weapons are included.
Sections on firing drill, tactics, anti-tank unit organisation and ammunition
complete the book, and the first two of these will be very useful for
anyone wanting to build a gun in action.
Recommended.
John Prigent
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