Researching the use of armour in Australia’s near region as part of future armour analysis. ‘Fallen Sentinel’ gives a good record of medium (Matilda) armour ops on the Huon Peninsula in New Guinea, 43 - 44. Check out MG Wootten’s lessons learned from infantry / tank integration.
It continues with some real gems on infantry / tank cooperation and tactics, and more on engineer support ...
And a final word on resupply and consumption rates. For me, the reality is that medium armour (tracks + wheels) = major utility in close jungle terrain in SE Asia. Close inf cooperation is key ... but engineering support is battlewinning! .cc @CATCAusArmy @SOARMDAusArmy @_2_CER