British Infantry Tank Brigade
France, 1940

Command Decision Order of Battle

by Jeff Glasco

Troop Quality: Experienced
Morale : 9

1st ARMY TANK BRIGADE

HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON

    1 Command Matilda I Tank

4th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT

    HEADQUARTERS
      1 Command Matilda I Tank
      2 Recon Universal Carriers
      1 Recon Mk VI Tank

    3 LIGHT SQUADRONS, each with;

      1 Command Matilda I Tanks
      2 Matilda I Tanks

7th ROYAL TANK REGIMENT

    HEADQUARTERS
      1 Command Matilda II Tank
      2 Recon Universal Carriers
      1 Recon Mk VI Tank

    2 LIGHT SQUADRONS, each with;

      1 Command Matilda I Tanks
      2 Matilda I Tanks

    1 MEDIUM SQUADRON, each with;

      1 Comand Matilda II Tanks
      2 Matilda II Tanks

1. COMPANY DESIGNATIONS

All companies are numbered from A on by regiment. Headquarters units are not numbered.

2. ACTUAL STRENGTH

Prior to engaging in combat, total Matilda strength dropped to 58 Matilda Is (12 stands), and 16 Matilda IIs (3 stands) due to mechanical breakdowns.


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