PershingII Posted October 10, 2000 Share Posted October 10, 2000 Please need information about this vehicle i saw it in photograps in Normandy Operation "Epson".was a Halftrac, no gun and Sherman chasis. But ....in what situation was used? any information wellcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Germanboy Posted October 10, 2000 Share Posted October 10, 2000 First use during TOTALIZE. It was based on converted SP guns. Have a look at www.thevalorandthehorror.com for info on the operation, or do a search on the board, the Kangaroo has been discussed in great detail. Or read Ken Tout's 'Tank!' hope that helps. ------------------ Andreas [This message has been edited by Germanboy (edited 10-10-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PershingII Posted October 10, 2000 Author Share Posted October 10, 2000 Thanks germanboy nice web¡¡¡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace Posted October 11, 2000 Share Posted October 11, 2000 An recent edition of Military Modelling magazine had an article about the Kangaroo, its usage and what units they were attached to. Feel free to drop me a email if you need further details. Mace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccooper Posted October 11, 2000 Share Posted October 11, 2000 Here are a couple of more links with information on the Kangaroo The Sherman Register http://web.inter.NL.net/users/spoelstra/g104/apc.htm 1st Canadian Armoured Carrier Regiment http://www.1cacr.org/ Later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Aitken Posted October 11, 2000 Share Posted October 11, 2000 I believe 'Kangaroo' refers to the conversion of a tank to an APC. Presumably we're talking about the Ram Kangaroo, ie. a converted Ram tank. David ------------------ '...With mortar shells raining down everywhere, he said, "Come along, Padre".' When Egen showed reluctance, Tatham-Warter reassured him. 'Don't worry,' he said, 'I've got an umbrella.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PershingII Posted October 11, 2000 Author Share Posted October 11, 2000 Mace thanks and mcooper nice canadian military web, really good¡¡¡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The DesertFox Posted October 11, 2000 Share Posted October 11, 2000 While talking about it.... Why is it that in the game I can´t buy RAM Kangaroos in August44. They are available for the Brits/CAN from 9/44 on. Is there a reasoning behind this or is it a simple date error ? BTW: I know that the Kangaroos which were used by the Brits/CAN in Operation Totalize (08.08.1944) were Priest conversions and later returned to the US. But the vehicle characteristics were about the same as the RAM. Cheers Helge ------------------ Sbelling chequed wyth MICROSOFT SPELLCHECKER - vorgs grate! - The DesertFox - Email: desertfox1891@hotmail.com WWW: http://www.geocities.com/desertfox1891 [This message has been edited by The DesertFox (edited 10-11-2000).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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