The Churchill Crocodile: 141 Regiment Rac (the Buffs)

by Richard Hone and Tim Saunders

The British Army started the development of flame throwers in 1938, but progress was slow and interest was side-lined after Dunkirk while the army reequipped. Investment in a flame-throwing tank only returned to the agenda thanks to interest by General Percy Hobart when he developed 'funnies' for 79th armored Division and the concept gained the support of General Sir Alan Brooke.

141 (The Buffs) Regiment RAC had been converted to Churchill...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399039989
• ISBN13: 9781399039987
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.3"