A tank being loaded in Northern Italy

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DescriptionThis photo of a tank being loaded in Northern Italy was taken by Kevin Molloy of Kotuku while he was on active duty in Italy during WW2. Kevin was a mechanic/driver in the Engineers Division.Date of Photo1939-45Map^[1]Contributor Geoffrey Bell

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Location (city or town)KotukuPersonKevin MolloyEventTankWorld War II

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Date Created26th April 2020CommentsBrett Fulton M4 Sherman with what appears to be the standard main armament of a 75mm gun

Brett Fulton On closer inspection it could also be a short barrel 105 which was fitted to the M4 as well
Robin Gibbens The poor buggers had known show against a tiger when you look at that photo .Brave men

Keith Funnell The following publication has a few stories about the German tanks as the NZEF approached Florence (Italy) from the South (La Romola, Cerbaia, Casiano). One such story was the Kiwis capturing a tank, and rather than loading on a truck like in this phot…See More

Judy Davis I was told the story of a tank (NZ)withdrawing from a tough situation in Italy -they were told to blow up the only bridge on their way out .Knowing their mates would be trapped on the other side of the river ,they refused to do so -even though they were told repeatedly to do so That,s what you call a mate

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A tank being loaded in Northern Italy

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