4th Armoured Brigade (Australia)
The 4th Armoured Brigade was an armoured formation of the Australian Army established during the Second World War. It was formed in February 1943 to provide armoured support for infantry units operating in the South West Pacific Area. Its composition varied over time, but usually comprised several armoured regiments equipped with Matilda II or M3 Grant tanks as well as some support units.
4th Armoured Brigade Matilda II and M3 Grant tanks firing small calibre weapons during a demonstration in 1944
A 2/9th Armoured Regiment Matilda II tank supporting infantry during the fighting on Tarakan Island in May 1945
An Armoured Squadron (Special Equipment) Matilda Frog during a demonstration conducted for senior officers at Morotai in June 1945
The Infantry Tank Mark II, better known as the Matilda, is a British infantry tank of the Second World War.
A Matilda II on display at TankFest 2019
Matilda II A12E1 prototype
A Matilda advancing through Egypt as part of Operation Compass
A captured Matilda put into use by the German forces, is recaptured and its crew taken prisoner by New Zealand troops, 3 December 1941 during the battle to open the corridor to Tobruk, Operation Crusader.