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Originally Posted by copeab
Worth noting that Allied tanks that had become obsolete in North Africa and Europe (like the Matilda II and M-3 Stuart) were quite effective against Japanese armor.
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The Stuart was not highly regarded by Australians in the jungles, mainly because they were too highly geared and had to be kept in 1st most of the time. The Matildas on the other hand, although a much older design and completely outdated was generally loved (especially by the infantry nearby). With a top speed not much more than a man could comfortably jog, they were ideal for the slow movement of jungle fighting. Heavily armoured (compared to other AFVs of it's period) it was able to withstand almost all the AT weapons the Japanese had at their disposal. It's only real drawback was it's armament of the 2 pounder peashooter of a cannon which was never issued explosive rounds.
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