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The Benghazi burner was not a Sherman on fire, as you might think, but an improvised petrol burning stove used by the British Army in North Africa. Since 1945, all British tanks have been equipped with with an internal 'brew up' and 'boil up' unit: the 'Boiling vessel' or 'Benghazi Burner'. When you're being shot at, it's probably safer to have that life-saving, battle-winning, cup of tea inside three inches of armour than outside. That's how the unit evolved...Also it's always better to have a 'brew up' , than to 'brew up'..sadly the fate of many young tankers in the desert and in the Bocage of Normandy.. Now where is that accessory stowed?

Something that was personified in Girls Und Panzer...

ALPHA

Good morning,
If anyone reads George Forty's books on tanking in WWII, he mentions how essential it was to have a cuppa after a nerve wracking patrol or battle. I had the great fortune to visit Bovington while he was still involved in the daily affairs of the Museum.
regards,
Painless

What they don't say is how the surgeons complained that tea was constantly given to soldiers with stomach wounds. I know tea is a real staple for the British Army, but sometimes too much of a good thing ...

I'll stick to beer!

Max-U52 wrote:What they don't say is how the surgeons complained that tea was constantly given to soldiers with stomach wounds. I know tea is a real staple for the British Army, but sometimes too much of a good thing ...

I'll stick to beer!

Yes Max, and we can imagine the consequences of you taking a spin around the parade ground in a 50 ton tank, after a skinful of Budweiser Budvar (the original Czech recipe!) ...all those mangled recruits...and and drill sergeants!

PainlessWolf wrote:Good morning,
If anyone reads George Forty's books on tanking in WWII, he mentions how essential it was to have a cuppa after a nerve wracking patrol or battle. I had the great fortune to visit Bovington while he was still involved in the daily affairs of the Museum.
regards,
Painless

WHOA!!!!!!!!!! Painless is a Capt now

Congrats Painless ............

ALPHA

..and don't forget must have accessories for rctank driving tommies; one for TX practice, and the other taking pride on the mantlepiece (until the partner sneaks it down to the charity shop ):