Hi guys
Part 3 of my friends Portuguese African colonial wars covers Portuguese armoured cars, we have an EBR-ETT APC, EBR-ETT Armoured Car, 2 x AML-60 Armoured Cars with MGx2 and 60mm mortar, and a Fox armoured car.
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These vehicles in the EBR range were designed on the same principle as the German heavy reconnaissance vehicles in the SdKfz 234 8 RAD range. The driving position is equipped with a reverser and the crew has two pilots, one facing the front, the other facing the rear. The one in the opposite direction of travel then served as a radio. The two other members of the crew, the commander and the gunner were in the turret.
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When I was a cadet in Saumur, I served as a guide during one week-end at the museum. I was very surprised to discover that the troop transport was also equipped with a reverser. There was a small steering wheel between the two doors at the rear of the transport compartment.
This vehicle is a real niche. I don't think many wargamers have one.