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The Maxim was so heavy and cumbersome

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freezing and unforgiving Eastern Front

Bolt Action - A12 Matilda II Infantry Tank Italian Bersaglieri unadorned 'coalscuttle' helmet and aIntroduced into the Battle for France in 1940, Matilda IIs caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti tank guns were simply unable to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda, famously causing consternation during the Arras counter attack. Synonymous with the ferocious battles in North Africa where it was to meet its match against the infamous 88s of the Afrika Korps, the "Queen of the Desert" nevertheless gave sterling service. Later,