Museum Artefacts

6 Pounder C MKII Anti-Tank Gun UK

The 6 Pounder Quick Firing Anti-Tank (6 Pdr Atk) Gun replaced the 2 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun in Canadian service in 1942.  It was used in action by Canadian Anti-Tank Regiments and Infantry Battalion Anti-Tank Platoons in all theatres until 1945.  It remained in Canadian service until 1957.  Ammunition improvements saw armour penetration rise from 74mm …

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