Knowledge of the Canadian Army on 6 June, 1944

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by DaveCox
I picked up the marking, but not the fact that the Sexton wasn't even in use then by the regiment concerned. The AOS for an artillery unit would be red over blue surely. I was told some time ago by Chrissie's cousin (a 15th Field veteran) that their 'sister' regiment in 4th Canadian Armoured Div. was the 19th, and that they had Sextons, but not what date they came into use.

I have other issues with the model, mainly over paint colours.

Hi Dave;

Your right, the AoS for the R.C.A. would have been red over blue and yes, eventually the 19th was equipped with the Sexton, and they had originally been equipped with Sextons in the U.K., but for the landings and quite a period after that, they were equppied with the 'M7 Priest 105mm How.' equipment. Regarding the paint colours used, I have issues with that to, but thats another story

Cheers