Chronology of World War II
British armor sent to Middle East
Saturday, August 10, 1940 www.onwar.com

Obsolete Medium Mk.III tanks left to defend BritainIn London... The decision is taken to send a large part of the country's total stock of tanks out to the Middle East although there is the threat of a German invasion. Churchill takes much of the credit for this brave decision which, although not his idea, is necessarily carried out on his instructions.

In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.


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