Early Ram Kangaroo in NWE in 1945

kevinT · #1 11-10-09, 13:01

I have recently received "Cromwell & Centaur" by Ian Carter.
On page 25 there is a picture of a 5th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Cromwell but in the centre and background of the photo is a Ram Kangaroo with the hull side door. The caption places the Ram in Weseke supporting 9th Durham Light Infantry and dates the photo as 29th March 1945. I was surprised that this early model were still in use that late in the war.
IWM reference is BU 2823
Any thoughts? Bill? Anyone?

Cheers
Kevin

tankbarrell · #2 11-10-09, 18:08

Kevin,

I've been trying to find a seller of that book in the UK, where can I find a copy?

Adrian

kevinT · #3 11-10-09, 18:33

Hi Arian,

Try this link. Although the book is not listed there it is available.
Reference BK006.
Tim Perry is the contact.
No connection to the seller.

http://www.fighting48th.com/html/books.html

Cheers
Kevin

edstorey · #4 12-10-09, 04:54

Try this link.

http://www.ramtank.ca/

tankbarrell · #5 13-10-09, 10:12

Kevin,

thanks for the tip, my copy arrived this morning.

Phil Waterman · #6 13-10-09, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by edstorey

Try this link.

http://www.ramtank.ca/

Ed

Thanks for posting the link to the Ram Tank site, I don't remember see this site before and it has some really great photos.

Cheers Phil

Alex van de Wetering · #7 13-10-09, 23:57

There is still a rusty RAM hull with side doors rusting away here in Holland. let's hope it will get a second chance one day

Quote:

Ed

Thanks for posting the link to the Ram Tank site, I don't remember see this site before and it has some really great photos.

Cheers Phil

I agree. Great site with lots of pictures. And run by our "own" Clive Law. Also great to see lots of familiar names at the bottom of the welcome page.