Quote Originally Posted by Panache View Post
wouldn't that be an armoured unit or battalion of them?

Cheers

Jamie
Actually the original tanks were developed by the Royal Navy and to this day continue to use nautical terms. Port, starboard, sponson, turret etc... The name 'tank' is shortened from 'water tank' a name given todeflect suspicion from spies. Surprisingly enough the RN continued development of the tank for the an Army that failed to recognize the potential of such a weapon, they still put their faith in cavalry.

So I'm thinking Ron might be correct.

BTW the tartan or the Royal Tank Regiment is Hunting Rose