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Secret film of Anti Mine Equipment of the 79th Armoured Division, Part 1
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Secret film of Obstacle Crossing and Assault Support Equipment of the 79th Armoured Division, Part 2
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Sherman DD Tank sinking during training
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M4 Sherman Duplex Drive D D Amphibious Tank Trials, Great Britain 1944
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Combined Operations, D D Valentine, Trials 1944
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The D D Amphibious Tank, Sherman III D D Mark III 1946
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Amphibious Vehicle Demonstration at Oostmalle, Belgium, by 79th Armoured Divison
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Amphibious Armoured Fighting Vehicles trials, Dunwich, Suffolk, England April 1943
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Landings on Sword Beach, June 6th, 1944, Part 1
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Landings on Sword Beach, June 6th, 1944, Part 3
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Landings on Sword Beach, June 6th, 1944, Part 5
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Photographs
Duplex Drive Valentine
Duplex Drive Valentine
AVRE Scorpion and Baron
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32438) Original wartime caption: SCORPION – AVRE Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504524
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32439) Original wartime caption: SCORPION, showing Flails. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504525
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32435) Original wartime caption: AVRE BARON showing Flails. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504521
Sherman Crab
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37410) Original wartime caption: Sherman bogged Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509204
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37416) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank charges on Tetrahedra Defence Post. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509208
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 35831) Original wartime caption: Series of photographs taken specially for 79th Armoured Division. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205507720
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37408) Original wartime caption: Sherman tank fitted at Flails at work. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509202
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37406) Original wartime caption: Sherman tank fitted at Flails at work. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509200
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37407) Original wartime caption: Sherman tank fitted at Flails at work. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509201
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37460) Original wartime caption: Flail in operation Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509250
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37459) Original wartime caption: Flail sunk. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509249
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37445) Original wartime caption: Re-rolling mat and the placing of the unrolling ropes. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509235
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37450) Original wartime caption: Second mine Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509240
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37457) Original wartime caption: Double tele mine crater. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509247
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37463) Original wartime caption: Damaged flail after operation Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509253
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37462) Original wartime caption: Damaged flail after operation Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509252
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37454) Original wartime caption: 5th mine and flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509244
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37464) Original wartime caption: The ‘Boss’ Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509254
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37451) Original wartime caption: Flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509241
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37454) Original wartime caption: 5th mine and flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509244
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37452) Original wartime caption: 3rd mine and flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509242
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37453) Original wartime caption: 4th mine and flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509243
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37456) Original wartime caption: Dent from tele mine cleaned Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509246
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37458) Original wartime caption: Dented Rotor Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509248
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37455) Original wartime caption: Dent from tele mine. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509245
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37461) Original wartime caption: Damaged flail after operation Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509251
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37449) Original wartime caption: Twisted flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509239
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37448) Original wartime caption: Broken flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509238
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37447) Original wartime caption: Twisted and knotting on flail Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509237
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37446) Original wartime caption: Explosion of mine Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509236
Sherman Crab
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38074) Original wartime caption: Front view of Crab in working trim. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509768
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38070) Original wartime caption: Balancing gear in the locked position, close-ups taken from both sides. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509764
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38073) Original wartime caption: Close-ups of balancing gear taken in the working position from both sides. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509767
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38072) Original wartime caption: Close-ups of balancing gear taken in the working position from both sides. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509766
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38071) Original wartime caption: Close-ups of balancing gear taken in the working position from both sides. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509765
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38077) Original wartime caption: Close-up of end chain caught in wire cutter [an accident during flailing]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509771
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38075) Original wartime caption: Side view of Crak in working trim. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509769
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38081) Original wartime caption: The ‘Crab’ flailing over undulating ground. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509773
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45 (H 38080) Sherman crab flail tank under test, 79th Armoured Division, 27 April 1944. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201753
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION OVERLORD (THE NORMANDY LANDINGS): D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944 (H 38079) Sherman Crab Mark II minesweeping flail tank, one of Hobart’s ‘funnies’, used to clear already identified minefields. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205193107
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38078) Original wartime caption: Side view of ‘Crab’ flailing. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509772
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38076) Original wartime caption: Front view of ‘Crab’ flailing Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509770
Churchill Bulls Horns Plough
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38207) Original wartime caption: Going along in sand. Mines varying from surface to 12 inches. Sand from 9 to 12 inches. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509895
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38208) Original wartime caption: Going along in sand. Mines varying from surface to 12 inches. Sand from 9 to 12 inches. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509896
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38206) Original wartime caption: Going along in peat clay. Stuck in peat clay with mines carying from surface to 12 inches. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509894
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38205) Original wartime caption: Going along in peat clay. Stuck in peat clay with mines carying from surface to 12 inches. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509893
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38204) Original wartime caption: Tracks made in sand during run. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509892
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38203) Original wartime caption: Tracks made in sand during run. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509891
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38202) Original wartime caption: Bulls horns Mk. III[c] going along in sand. 6 inches of sand over clay. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509890
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38201) Original wartime caption: Bulls horns Mk. III[c] going along in sand. 6 inches of sand over clay. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509889
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38200) Original wartime caption: R.E.M.E. Light Aid Detachment at work straightening the bent bulls horns. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509888
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38199) Original wartime caption: R.E.M.E. Light Aid Detachment at work straightening the bent bulls horns. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509887
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38198) Original wartime caption: Showing horns in ‘UP’ position Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509886
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38197) Original wartime caption: Showing bent bulls horns from various angles. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509885
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38195) Original wartime caption: Showing bent bulls horns from various angles. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509883
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38194) Original wartime caption: Moving along with horns in gravel. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509882
Churchill Bulls Horns Plough
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38427) Original wartime caption: Frontal views of Plough fully elevated. Fitted on Churchill IV tank. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510095
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38428) Original wartime caption: Frontal views of Plough fully elevated. Fitted on Churchill IV tank. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510096
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38430) Original wartime caption: Tank and Plough stuck in wet sand – rear view. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510098
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38426) Original wartime caption: Frontal views of Plough working in clay and sand. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510094
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38425) Original wartime caption: Frontal views of Plough working in clay and sand. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510093
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38424) Original wartime caption: Rear views of tank, showing track marks and practice Teller mines ploughed up. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510092
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38423) Original wartime caption: Rear views of tank, showing track marks and practice Teller mines ploughed up. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205510091
Sherman Bulls Horns Plough
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37868) Original wartime caption: Plough in travelling position [front]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509584
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37869) Original wartime caption: Plough in travelling position [side view] Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509585
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37870) Original wartime caption: Plough raising and lowering cable. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509586
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45 (H 37871) Sherman with Jeffries mine plough, 79th Armoured Division equipment trials, 26 April 1944. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201725
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37876) Original wartime caption: Side view of tank ploughing. Sherman tank with Jefferies Plough (anti-mine) Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509591
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37874) Original wartime caption: General view ploughing front. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509589
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37873) Original wartime caption: Plough and position of mine after being thrown out. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509588
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37875) Original wartime caption: Disturbed mine which had excaped through lines. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509590
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37872) Original wartime caption: Plough upsetting mine 6′ deep. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509587
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37877) Original wartime caption: Showing track after ploughing 12′ sand over. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509592
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37878) Original wartime caption: General view of track showing lifted mines between tracks. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509593
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37879) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank following through ploughed track. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509594
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37881) Original wartime caption: Churchill crossing track ploughed in 6′ sand cover, showing mines scraped by belly. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509596
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37880) Original wartime caption: Churchill ‘tracký and Hull showing distance of ploughed wire from Hull [approx. 12′ see arm and hand to compare’]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509595
Crab clearing Beach Obstacles
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37425) Original wartime caption: Loading L.C.T. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509217
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37426) Original wartime caption: Assault of L.C.T. and heavy tanks. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509218
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37430) Original wartime caption: Wire entanglement fence Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509220
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37431) Original wartime caption: Sherman clears road through wire entanglements fence. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509221
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37432) Original wartime caption: Grapels pulled by two Churchills tear down fence. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509222
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37434) Original wartime caption: Close up of fence being pulled by grapels. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509224
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37433) Original wartime caption: Fence being destroyed. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509223
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37435) Original wartime caption: Location of fence. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509225
Churchill AVRE Bobbin
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45 (H 37411) Churchill AVRE carpet-layer with bobbin, 79th Armoured Division, March/April 1944. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201652
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37413) Original wartime caption: The length of mat laid by Churchill tank with Bobbin. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509205
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37414) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank and Bobbin [empty]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509206
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37415) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank and Bobbin [empty] front view. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509207
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38050) Original wartime caption: Brakes on the Bobbin. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509744
Churchill AVRE Bobbin in Action
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37858) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank fails to climb sand dunes without carpet. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509576
PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION OVERLORD (THE NORMANDY LANDINGS): D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944 (H 37859) Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) Type C Mark II carpetlayer for laying tracks across soft beaches. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205124983
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45 (H 37860) Churchill AVRE laying carpet from bobbin, 79th Armoured Division equipment trials, 26 April 1944. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201724
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37861) Original wartime caption: A .V.R.E. laying carpet from bobbin and climbing sand dune. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509577
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37862) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank following climbs sand dune on carpet laid by previous A.V.R.E. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509578
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37863) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank following climbs sand dune on carpet laid by previous A.V.R.E. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509579
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37864) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank following climbs sand dune on carpet laid by previous A.V.R.E. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509580
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37865) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank following climbs sand dune on carpet laid by previous A.V.R.E. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509581
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37866) Original wartime caption: The ‘carpet’ after 5 Churchill tanks had been over it [photographed from beach]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509582
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37867) Original wartime caption: The ‘carpet’ after 5 Churchill tanks had been over it [photographed from top of sand dune]. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509583
Beach carpet
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37442) Original wartime caption: Unrolling mat pulling front Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509232
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37443) Original wartime caption: Unrolling mat pulling showing mat laid Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509233
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37444) Original wartime caption: Re-rolling mat and the placing of the unrolling ropes. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509234
Churchill AVRE Beach Wall Demolition
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37465) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank carrying ‘goat’. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509255
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37466) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank carrying ‘goat’. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509256
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37467) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank carrying ‘goat’ and change in position before exploding trial. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205400472
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37468) Original wartime caption: The charge placed against concrete wall. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509257
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37469) Original wartime caption: The damaged concrete wall after exploding trial. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509258
Churchill Ark with Fascine
THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45 (H 37472) Churchill Ark with fascine, 79th Armoured Division, March/April 1944. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205201653
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37473) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank carrying fascines. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509261
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37471) Original wartime caption: Churchill tank carrying fascines. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509260
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION
FLAIL TANKS (H 37470) Original wartime caption: Cradle for carrying fascines. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509259
Churchill ARK
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37054) Original wartime caption: Close-up of locking ramp foot. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508857
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37055) Original wartime caption: Close-up of locking ramp foot. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508858
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37053) Original wartime caption: 12 foot wall. Converted Churchill tank. [A.R.K.] ramp for wall scaling and wood fascine. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508856
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37059) Original wartime caption: Scammel lifting back ramp into position Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508862
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37057) Original wartime caption: Tank going over – back view and ramp Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508860
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37056) Original wartime caption: Tank going over [Churchill] Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508859
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 37058) Original wartime caption: Tank going over top – side view Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205508861
M29 Weasel
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38186) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going into the sea. Taken at different depths. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509874
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38185) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going into the sea. Taken at different depths. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509873
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38171) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going over s small mine. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509859
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38181) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ standing on a mud marsh Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509869
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38176) Original wartime caption: Jeep sunk in mud showing track marks that it made. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509864
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38177) Original wartime caption: Jeep being pulled out by the ‘Weasal’. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509865
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38182) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going through a water march Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509870
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38179) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going up a steep sand bank. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509867
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38180) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going up a steep sand bank. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509868
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38184) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ in attempting to cross a wide ditch gets lodged. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509872
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38183) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ going over a ditch at speed. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509871
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38175) Original wartime caption: Close-up view of front of ‘Weasal’ Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509863
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38173) Original wartime caption: Showing clearance on even ground. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509861
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38172) Original wartime caption: Showing clearance on even ground. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509860
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38170) Original wartime caption: View showing the inside of controls. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509858
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38167) Original wartime caption: Weasel standing on peat mud Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509855
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38166) Original wartime caption: Front view of the ‘Weasal’ Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509854
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38165) Original wartime caption: Picture showing track clearance. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509853
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38168) Original wartime caption: Track marks made by the ‘Weasal’ on mud. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509856
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38164) Original wartime caption: The ‘Weasal’ standing on peat on the seashore showing tracks made on the peat. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509852
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38178) Original wartime caption: Track marks made by the ‘Weasal’. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509866
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38187) Original wartime caption: Views of a tree with empty petrol cans in foreground. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509875
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 38188) Original wartime caption: Views of a tree with empty petrol cans in foreground. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509876
D7 Armoured Bulldozer
CHURCHILL TANKS AND HEDGES AT EXERCISE (H 38095) Original wartime caption: A D.7 Armoured Bulldozer in action levelling waste- ground . Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205509784
VHF Truck
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32434) Original wartime caption: Another type of VHF truck Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504520
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32433) Original wartime caption: Interior of VHF showing generator Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504519
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32432) Original wartime caption: Rear panel of VHF truck Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504518
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32431) Original wartime caption: Antennae direction indicator Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504517
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32436) Original wartime caption: Gyro and m.p.h. indicator on CHURCHILL Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504522
SECRET FOR 79TH ARMOURED DIVISION (H 32430) Original wartime caption: VHF set which is installed in CHURCHILL tank. Copyright: ý IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205504516

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