Spec-op1989
LE
I suspect the rank-the-tank considerations by the crews were very much about armour, gun, mobility and reliability.
Although the ease of production, hence numbers in the field, would affect their experience, how much steel between you and The Baddies and whether your gun could kill said Baddies were likely the clinchers.
Jesus, lots of people can’t do that grouping with a rifle. Was the gun/gunner really that good?
Although the ease of production, hence numbers in the field, would affect their experience, how much steel between you and The Baddies and whether your gun could kill said Baddies were likely the clinchers.
Comet?
Excellent hard hitting gun with superb accuracy… 3 rounds on a 12" plate at 500m was the norm
Reliable as the day was long, fast on the good going with excellent off road mobility
Well enough armoured and armed to wade into a fight with a Panther or Tiger at normal battle ranges with a good expectation of winning.
Jesus, lots of people can’t do that grouping with a rifle. Was the gun/gunner really that good?