The Tetrarch is presented as an appealing light-tank design, but its two-pounder raises a question about role and armament. A recurring British pattern gives scout vehicles 30 mm weapons and light tanks 40 mm guns. If a light tank is expected to work as an infantry tank, the 40 mm weapon may deserve reconsideration. The size difference between Ajax and Matilda returns the discussion to matching armament with vehicle size and intended role.
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Tetrarch and the light-tank gun-calibre question
The Tetrarch prompts a question about whether a 40 mm gun fits a light tank once its role and size begin moving toward infantry support.