I am very happy that one of my threads inspired somebody to such a degree that they are willing to devote the time and effort needed to actually write a TL!!!
Great work so far, I very much enjoyed what has been written so far, and I am eagerly waiting for more! Thread most definitely watched!
While Matilda II was not a bad tank, especially by 40/41 period, its complicated manufacturing process and high price were not ideal. Valentine on the other hand, especially with it having the potential to be futher upgraded is a much better choice, and would certainly be present in much greater numbers then Matilda II ever was once war starts.
So, it is likely that Valentine ITTL arrives in a somewhat similar form to its Mk.II variant, a three man turret from the start, a more powerful engine, and a variety of little kinks and problems ironed out earlier then IOTL. It does not solve numerous underlying problems British face in regards to tank use and tactics, but it still does help.
Once again, great work, keep it up!
Great work so far, I very much enjoyed what has been written so far, and I am eagerly waiting for more! Thread most definitely watched!
While Matilda II was not a bad tank, especially by 40/41 period, its complicated manufacturing process and high price were not ideal. Valentine on the other hand, especially with it having the potential to be futher upgraded is a much better choice, and would certainly be present in much greater numbers then Matilda II ever was once war starts.
So, it is likely that Valentine ITTL arrives in a somewhat similar form to its Mk.II variant, a three man turret from the start, a more powerful engine, and a variety of little kinks and problems ironed out earlier then IOTL. It does not solve numerous underlying problems British face in regards to tank use and tactics, but it still does help.
Once again, great work, keep it up!