FIFTH ARMY : ANZIO BRIDGEHEAD "DUMMY SHERMAN TANKS" FOR RECORDS - Dummy Sherman tanks now occupy the wadis known as "Simpole Street" where formally real Sherman tanks were harboured. These Shermans have now been withdrawn to take part in the assult from the bridgehead, and the dummies serve to convince the Germans that no troop movements have taken place. The framework of the dummies is made from light tubular steel, covered with painted canvas. The turret and gun consist of airtight canvas inflated with air and tied down to the framework. These pictures shown some of the dummy tanks in positi
FIFTH ARMY : ANZIO BRIDGEHEAD "DUMMY SHERMAN TANKS" FOR RECORDS - Dummy Sherman tanks now occupy the wadis known as "Simpole Street" where formally real Sherman tanks were harboured. These Shermans have now been withdrawn to take part in the assult from the bridgehead, and the dummies serve to convince the Germans that no troop movements have taken place. The framework of the dummies is made from light tubular steel, covered with painted canvas. The turret and gun consist of airtight canvas inflated with air and tied down to the framework. These pictures shown some of the dummy tanks in position under camouflage nets, British Army
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