Italian WW2

John is working on a Matilda Infantry Tank MKII for the Italian WW2 mod.

It was quickly seen that the Matilda Mark 1 was inadequate for it’s intended role. Though small, the tank presented a massive appearance due to it’s armored skirts and cast armor. The Matilda 2 totally dominated all Italian armor and could claim title to “Queen of the Desert” until the arrival of German armor in North Africa.
Other users included Australia (1942 - 1953) and the USSR (1942 - 1944). Matilda 2 Marks 4 and 5 appeared much the same as earlier Marks, the refinements were mostly internal.