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Bodston · 17-05-2008, 10:46 PM

Lets hear it for 'Charlie the bastard'.
We should not forget just how rapidly armoured tecnology advanced during the war years. When designed the Boys AT rifle could penetrate most enemy armour at decent ranges. A well aimed shot could still be useful later in the conflict too.
Given the choice of a Boys in 1940 or a PIAT in 1944 I know what I would choose.

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Bodston Very Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just around the corner Posts: 1,503	Lets hear it for 'Charlie the bastard'. We should not forget just how rapidly armoured tecnology advanced during the war years. When designed the Boys AT rifle could penetrate most enemy armour at decent ranges. A well aimed shot could still be useful later in the conflict too. Given the choice of a Boys in 1940 or a PIAT in 1944 I know what I would choose. __________________ My mother told me, I never should, play with the gypsies in the wood.