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Tank and airplane are the most powerful weapons today, says Major-General F
Tank and airplane are the most powerful weapons today, says Major-General F

Tank and airplane are the most powerful weapons today, says Major-General F

Date3/13/1942
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Original Toronto Star caption: Tank and airplane are the most powerful weapons today, says Major-General F. F. Worthington, commander of the 4th Canadian (armored) division. He's master of the tank and the attack by tanks, and he predicts that the war will be won by hitting the enemy where he's weakest and hitting him hard.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0090073F
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