Children watch activity around a Matilda Mk II tank of 44th Royal Tank Regiment in Findon, Sussex, during exercises against “enemy” parachute troops, 4 March 1941.
© IWM (H 7680)
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ROUNDING UP PARACHUTE TROOPS
A tank, stopping by the roadside during the exercise, is a source of interest to village children.These pictures were taken during an exercise in the Southern Counties when troops were engaged rounding up “enemy” parachute troops who were supposed to have landed on the south downs.
44th Royal Tank Regt. at Findon, Sussex. 4th Corps area.
Taken by Lt. Smith. 4.3.41