British and South African updates

To reduce the number of blog entries for minor updates, I'll start to combine them when I can. Here's some minor updates for the following:

• South Africa: Marmon-Herrington

• United Kingdom: Crusader Mk I, Valentine Mk II, Universal Carrier, Cruiser Mk II

Britain's Morris CS8 Truck and CS9 Armored Car added

The British Expeditionary Force was the first to use the Morris CS8 GS 15cwt truck and the Morris CS9 Armored Car in it's units. The British armored forces continued to use them after the fall of France.

Panhard 178 armored car updated

The Panhard 178 is now updated.

Belgium and the Netherlands updated

I've made updates for Belgium: T.15, history, units and the Netherlands: M39, history. Both countries were in a similar situation as Poland, with modernization coming too late to have any affect on the Germans.

Poland's wz.34 armored car updated

The Poles had some armored cars in their arsenal, one of those being the wz.34. I've added some minor updates.

United States' T17 Armored Car updated

After seeing the success of the Germans in Europe, the United States Army wanted to have armored cars to use for reconnaissance. However, several models were in the running when the Palmer Board recommended that only one model be the main focus of production. The T17 and T17E1 were in the running but were not selected. However, the British were in need of armored cars and ordered the T17E1.

South Africa's Marmon-Herrington armored cars updated

Marmon-Herrington imported parts from Britain, Canada, and the United States to produce its Marmon-Herrington armored cars. I've reorganized the page and added additional historical information.

United States' M8 Light Armored Car updated

The M8 Light Armored Car was used by many countries into the late 1970s.

United States' M3A1 Scout Car updated

I've added some additional specification information for the M3A1 Scout Car. For something that wasn't very good at cross country use, there were over 20,000 produced. One would have thought that production could have been better spent on half tracks.

Britain's Lanchester (Admiralty Turreted Pattern) updated

The Lanchester was originally developed for use in World War I but it did see some service in World War II.
I've made some minor updates. Still don't have any photos but if someone has some, please send them my way!

Germany's Maschinengewehrkraftwagen M.G. Kw Kfz 13 updated

It was supposed to be replaced by the SdKfz 222 by 1939 but the Kfz 13 was still available in large numbers.
I've added some specifications, historical information, and a new photo.

Britain's Indian Pattern Armored Car updated

The India Pattern Armored Car was used well before World War II but did see service in India and the Middle East during World War II.
I've now added some additional information to my page.

Britain's Humber Armored Cars updated

The most numerous British armored car in World War II was the Humber. I've now updated my page with additional specification and historical information.

Britain's Guy Lizard Command Vehicle added

The British produced another command vehicle, the Guy Lizard in the early years of World War II. Only 21 were built and there are very few photos as it was on a security list that prevented their photos from being taken.

Britain's Guy Armored Cars updated

The Guy Armored Car was built in limited numbers and only a few were used in France in 1940. It however has the distinction of being the first 4 x 4 armored car produced for the British Army.
Unfortunately no pictures.

Britain's Dorchester Command Vehicle added

The British used Dorchester Command Vehicles as their command vehicles. A couple were even captured and used by Rommel in North Africa (known as Mammutes).
I've added a new page but don't have any photos. Feel free to send me some if you have them.

Britain's Daimler Armored Cars updated

I've updated the page for the Daimler.

Britain's Crossley India Pattern Armored Car photo added

I've added a photo of the Crossley India Pattern armored car.

Britain's Bison Concrete Armored Vehicle added

Another type of vehicle that was developed and assembled during the time when at any moment the Germans might invade Britain was the Bison Concrete Armored Vehicles. These were basically truck chassis with a wooden frame built on them, then concrete poured over the top. This would provide some protection for the occupants from shells up to 37 mm.
Again, unfortunately, no pictures. If anyone has any feel free to send them my way.

Britain's Bedford Cockatrice added

To defend their airfields the British cam up with some interesting designs. One of these was basically an armored truck with a flame thrower in a small turret, the Bedford Cockatrice. It was used to guard Royal Navy airfields.
To me it just seems excessive to use a flame thrower as it's main armament, but I can only imagine they used the weapons that were available to them at the time. Unfortunately I have no photos.

Britain's Beaverette Light Reconnaissance Car added

After the British withdrew from France in 1940 there was a rush to build vehicles. The Beaverette was ordered by Lord Beaverbrook, the Minister of Aircraft Production, to provide security for the airfields in Britain in the event of a German invasion or sabotage.
I've now added a page and photos.

Soviet Union's BA-64 armored car updated

One of the few armored cars used by the Soviets after World War II was the BA-64. Over 9,000 were produced from 1941 - 1945.

Soviet Union's BA-27 armored car updated

The Soviet BA-27 armored car was used a lot against the Japanese during the 1930s and 1940s.
I've now added some additional specifications and design data.

Soviet Union's BA-20 armored car updated

In the late 1930s the BA-20 was the most numerous armored car used by the Soviet forces. These were first used in combat against the Japanese as Khalkhin Gol.

Soviet Union's BA-10 armored cars updated

The BA-1 was the most numerous of the heavy Soviet BA series of armored cars. Around 1,400 were produced and many were captured by the Germans and Finns.

Soviet Union's BA-6 armored cars added

I've now added a new page for the Soviet Union's BA-6 armored car. Unfortunately I don't have any photos so if you have some, send'em to me!

Italy's Autoblinda AB 40, AB 41, and AB 43 armored cars updated

The most produced Italian armored car of World War II was the Autoblinda series.
I've added some new specification information.

Britain's Associated Equipment Company (AEC) Armored Cars updated

The AEC armored car was used by British forces in North Africa, Italy, and northwest Europe. The last version, the Mk III, had a 75 mm gun and was primarily used to support other armored cars.

United States' prototype photos added

I've now added several photos of prototypes that never made it out of the T Designation prototype stage.

T1 Gun Motor Carriage:


T18 Howitzer Motor Carriage:


T27 Gun Motor Carriage:


T27 Mortar Carrier:


T36 Gun Motor Carriage:


T53E1 Gun Motor Carriage:


T55E1 Gun Motor Carriage:


T95 Gun Motor Carriage:

Schwere Panzerspähwagen (7.5cm) (SdKfz 233) photo added

I've added a photo of the Schwere Panzerspähwagen (7.5cm) (SdKfz 233).