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Peter McIntyre, The Grants go into action - El Alamein, c. November 1942

Ref: AAAC 898 NCWA 24

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This image depicts the use of 'Grant' tanks at El Alamein. The 'Grant' tank was a derivative of the American-built M3 medium tank, known by the British as the 'General Lee' (after General Robert E. Lee). The 'Grant' M3 medium tank was a modified version built to British specifications (named after General Ulysses S. Grant). Allied forces used the 'Grant' during the North African Campaign.

Oil, 650 x 905mm
Battle of El Alamein, North African Campaign

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Is that an '88 carriage down

Is that an '88 carriage down front there?