.50 cal armed Universal Carriers

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by jeff davis
I talked to a Veteran from the Westminster Regiment (Italy)
He related how they aquired their 50s on the Carriers, The strathconas were ditching their 50s in favour of the 30s so they could depress far enough to shoot infantry of the tanks.
My Veteran friend (cant seem to remember his name but will look it up) asked if he could have the guns for his Carrier troops and was given all of them ,they promply mounted them to the right side of the gunners port and the ammo lasted the rest of his tour of Italy.
He said the 50s were great for suppressive fire but they did not use them that much
regards Jeff

Hi Jeff;

I've read that same story, or along the same lines somewhere before, but off hand, I can't remember where I read it.

Cheers