Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:01 pm| Quote: |
| In accordance with Recce policy the fire power of the jeeps was substantially upgraded. Every jeep had a Vickers "K" 303 machine gun mounted with a round magazine holding 96 rounds. In addition they had 2 20mm polsten cannons carried behind the jeep. The Polsten cannons were an Anti Aircraft gun but due to its high firing rate was a very effective ground weapon. They also carried standard infantry weapons including two 3" mortars and 2" mortars, a Bren Light machine gun, standard rifles but with sniper sights, a PIAT (ant tank) gun and many and various hand grenades. Most men had a sten gun and the Radio Operators a revolver. |
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 9:32 am
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