12K views · 345 reactions | Archive footage of Matilda I or the Infantry Tank Mk I. from the Ministry of Supply, 1945 - a very early Tank Chat! For David Fletcher's take on Maitlda I see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp1m01ezzMg | The Tank Museum | Facebook

WWII tank combat that’s free to play. Download and start battling now. | World of Tanks | Facebook

The Matilda II tank was ready just in time to join the fight when World War 2 broke out and became the only British tank to serve throughout the entire conflict. The imposing model was conceptualized in the mid-1930s as the Nazi threat became more prevalent. And even though it was somewhat limited in armament and speed, the Matildas soon gained legendary status because of their heavy and impenetrable armor. They especially made a mark in the North African theater, where they wreaked implacable h

18K views · 590 reactions | A 'mini' Matilda Diaries. The Matilda II restoration is continuing and more episodes of Matilda Diaries are in the works but as an indication of how things are progressing, here Jonathan Kneebone demonstrates where things are at with the tanks main armament. Keep up to date with the Matilda Diaries and other Tank Museum YouTube series https://www.youtube.com/TheTankMuseum | The Tank Museum | Facebook

The Matilda II, with its thick frontal armour and powerful high-velocity gun, terrified the Germans at the Battle of Arras in 1940, exploiting their tactical shortcomings and causing Hitler to become heavily involved in the tank-design process, demanding increasingly heavily armoured and better-gunned tanks. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Matilda II in action at TANKFEST 2023, 23 – 25 June. Find out more: https://tankmuseum.org/article/tankfest-2023-stars-of-the-show #tankmuseum #TANKFEST