The Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom during World War II. More than 8,000 Valentines were produced in eleven marks, plus specialised variants, acco
Valentine II at Patriot Park, Russia
Chassis of a Valentine tank at the Angus shops
Driver's position of Mark VI tank, both periscopes and hatch visible.
View into Valentine turret of crew loading the 2-pounder gun
The Infantry Tank Mark II, better known as the Matilda, is a British infantry tank of the Second World War.
Valentine tank
…heavy machine gun), a lower silhouette and be as light as possible, resulting in a very compact vehicle with a cramped interior. Compared to the earlier Infantry Tank Mk II "Matilda", the Valentine had somewhat weaker armour and almost the same top speed. By using components already proven on the A9 and A10, the new design was easier…
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.