TANK FOR KATANGA FORCES.—Civilians view a huge improvised tank as it is transported along the main road from Elisabethville in the suburb of Jadotville, Katanga. The tank, constructed by European mechanics for use by Katanga forces, was formerly a bulldozer of the type used for road-building. It was given a protective covering of 4mm steelplate and armed with two heavy machine-guns. The tank can move under its own power, but the cumbersome vehicle is placed on a transporter for long journeys.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29635, 4 October 1961, Page 10
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81TANK FOR KATANGA FORCES.—Civilians view a huge improvised tank as it is transported along the main road from Elisabethville in the suburb of Jadotville, Katanga. The tank, constructed by European mechanics for use by Katanga forces, was formerly a bulldozer of the type used for road-building. It was given a protective covering of 4mm steelplate and armed with two heavy machine-guns. The tank can move under its own power, but the cumbersome vehicle is placed on a transporter for long journeys. Press, Volume C, Issue 29635, 4 October 1961, Page 10
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