The Matilda tank was one of the few tanks respected by German tankers. Infantry SupportThe Matilda II, or just Matilda as it was later called, was what the British called an infantry tank. As opposed to bigger cruiser-style tanks with heavier guns, infantry tanks were meant to accompany infantry and overwhelm enemy positions. HeavyThe Matilda tank was also designed to resist enemy artillery shells. Its thick armor was reasonably resistant to surprise Japanese artillery fire that often came at nearly point-blank range.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 08, 2020 13:41 UTC