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3 inch mortar men british para's
panzerIV
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Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 04:00 AM UTC
hi there guys im wondering
about the 3inch mortars used by the british partroops in arnhem
did they carry the tube on there shoulders? or was it transported?
did they have a special vest on over there denison smock or just the normal webbing?


all helpo is appreciated

cheers tony
AlanL
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Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 09:11 AM UTC
Hi Anthony,

by Cart/Trolly and Jeep I believe. There is a picture of a 3inch mortar team on page 201 of Arnhem Then and Now, with a trolly like this:



Al
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Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 11:14 AM UTC
Alan do Resicast make these or did I dream that
AlanL
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Posted: Monday, September 20, 2010 - 05:58 PM UTC
Hi Pat,

They make a 3 inch more team, but no cart yet.



Be a handy item though.

Al
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