RAM Mk I Kangaroo

Following the success of using "de-frocked priests", M7 HMCs with the gun removed and the gun aperture sealed, to transport infantry during Operation Totalise, the British set about converting Shermans and Canadian RAM tanks - which were based on the M3 chassis - to act as Armoured Personnel Carriers. The RAM Mk I was distinguishable from the escape hatches on the side hull. These were effectively stripped down tanks with the turrets removed with room for up to 11 infantry and 2 crew

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