In June 1942 twenty-two M3 Hybrid Light Stuart Tanks were the first to arrive in New Zealand, [2] and in October 1941 twenty Valentine Mk II tanks arrived in New Zealand, they were issued to …

The Bob Semple tank was a light tank designed by Bob Semple, the New Zealand Minister of Works during World War II. Originating out of the need to build military hardware from …

Feb 4, 2017 · The Bob Semple was one of New Zealand's only indigenous tank designs, and one of the best and final tractor tanks.

The first unit operating with tanks was the 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade (part of the 2nd NZ Division), formed from the 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigade in October 1942, taking a large …

The Bob Semple tank is now recognized as one of the worst tank designs ever created, but fighting was not its primary function. At a time when both Australia and New Zealand saw that …

Nov 26, 2021 · In 1941, war hysteria gripped New Zealand and its neighboring country of Australia. The Japanese army was advancing rapidly across South East Asia invading Burma, …

Sep 2, 2023 · “BIG BOB” stood tall at 3.6 metres, but that was the full extent of its impressiveness. In virtually every other respect “Big Bob” inspired little more than mirth. The …

Mar 23, 2005 · In June 1942 New Zealand received the first shipment of tanks from the U.S.A.. Known as the Stuart Hybrid these were late model M3 Light tanks which had been fitted with …

May 4, 2017 · The Bob Semple tank was an armored RD8 Caterpiller tractor, which made it heavy at 25.4 tons, and slow with a speed of around 7.5 miles per hour. A crew of six included a …

Dec 26, 2023 · In June 1942 twenty-two M3 Hybrid Light Stuart Tanks were the first to arrive in New Zealand, and in October 1941 twenty Valentine Mk II tanks arrived in New Zealand, they …