Virtual Visit #42 - 2 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun
Part of a series of Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia entitled “ 2 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun"
The 2 pounder anti-tank gun was formally accepted into British service on 1 January 1936. It was developed to provide a lightweight gun capable of being manhandled by infantry units. In service however, it proved too heavy and special artillery units were formed in 1938. At the time of its acceptance into service, it was considered the best anti-tank gun in the world.
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The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia was closed to volunteers and the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. One outcome was the creation of an expanded on-line presence through a weekly Virtual Visit post. The initial response encouraged the Museum over the following three tears, to continue the series. Virtual Visits normally focused on an object or theme from the collection. The general format was to link the story of the object and its significance. with web links and related materials to facilitate a continuing journey of self-discovery.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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