UK80 2 pounder Morris C8 Portee

supertsar · Post by **supertsar** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:57 pm

I am having trouble located info on when and where the UK80 2 pounder portee on the MORRIS C8 CHASSIS was used. Anybody have any sources?

dougeagle · Post by **dougeagle** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 2:12 am

Would have been used in North Africa in 1940-41 and possibly 1942. Not sure if it was used in the Fall of France 1940.

stenna00 · Post by **stenna00** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 5:47 am

2pdr portees were used by most British armoured divisions in North Africa from Sept 1941 to July 1942 usually as part of mot inf btn and were organised into batteries of 3 troops of 4 guns (up to 3 batteries). They were used by 6th Armd div/10th btn rifle brigade motor btn until May 1943. Most were replaced by 6pdrs by Aug 1942. Hope this helps.

supertsar · Post by **supertsar** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:10 am

thanks - that helps!
Sounds about right too.

UK80 2 pounder Morris C8 Portee - when and where?

UK80 2 pounder Morris C8 Portee - when and where?