That time when British Centurions had to kill British Cromwells

[Priory_of_Sion]

During the Korean War, some Cromwells were captured from the British by the CCA during fighting around Seoul in January of 1951. These Cromwells where given to the KPA and fought against the Brits who now had Centurions. This instance occured during the so-called Happy Valley Battle. 

 

"February 11, 1951, two British Centurion heavy tanks commanded by Captain Strachan and First Lieutenant Redford found an unidentified tank hiding under the right side of Han-river railroad bridge while supporting the U.S. reconnaissance company. The commanders order to engage and destroy the unknown tank. The AP shots shot through the side armor and destroyed it. Interestingly, when commanders checked the destroyed tank, they realized it was a British Cromwell tank. It was Centurion tanks "Cuaghoo" from 3rd squadron that destroyed the tank."

 

North Korean operated Cromwell. 

Centurion supposedly firing at the captured Cromwells.

 

From some Korean Guy's Blog I ran across. Does not seem to be related in any form to the insanity that is Daigensui. 

 

[Belesarius]

Neat article.