#1: Centaur question Author: Dennis_Smith, Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:23 pm ---- What were the compass bearing marks for?
Thanks
#2: Re: Centaur question Author: Michel_Krauss, Location: Zuid-Holland, The NetherlandsPosted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:03 pm ---- the compass is for the accompanying infantry to give target directions to the crew of the tank
So the infantry could ask to shoot at a target at 25°, the zero degree actual would be at the front of the tank hull
The only vehicle's I know that have these markings are the Centaur tanks of the British Royal Marines Armoured Support
#4: Re: Centaur question Author: clausb, Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 10:00 pm ---- AFAIK, the "compass" on the turret were used when the tanks were firing from landing craft during the landing in Normandy. That is why it is a feature unique to the Royal Marines Centaurs.
AFAIK, the "compass" on the turret were used when the tanks were firing from landing craft during the landing in Normandy. That is why it is a feature unique to the Royal Marines Centaurs.