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Universal Carrier

The Universal Carrier replaced four very similar vehicles with one design – it was hugely versatile and used in every theatre by the infantry, artillery and reconnaissance units. …

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Valentine

In September 1936, the Directorate of Mechanization opened a project to replace the A11 (Matilda I), with a better armed, larger, and faster infantry tank….

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Vickers-Armstrongs Mark E

The Mark E was one of the most successful tanks made by Vickers-Armstrongs, the Newcastle-based armaments firm. Well-armoured, fast and reliable, it sold around the globe, and influenced designs in Russia, Poland, and Italy….

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Viking

The BvS 10 (known as the Viking All-Terrain Vehicle) was developed by Hagglunds Vehicle (now BAE Systems Hagglunds) for the UK Royal Marines….

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Warthog

The Warthog Armoured All-Terrain Vehicle was introduced into the British Army following the 2008 Warthog Urgent Operational Requirement (UOR) for service in Afghanistan….

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Whippet

The Medium Mark A was the first fast tank and was intended to use speed to break through the German defences. …

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