Crusader vs M13/40

This illustrated study assesses the British Crusader and the Italian M13/40, two medium tanks that played crucial roles in World War II''s Desert War.

Making its combat debut in North Africa during December 1940, Italy''s M13/40 medium tank was armed with a 47mm main gun. Its British opposite number, the Crusader I, was armed with a 2-pdr (40mm) main gun; it entered the fighting in June 1941. Whi...