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Hotchkiss H-39 Light Tank
Ten French made
H-39 light tanks were purchased during the War of Independence and served
with the 'Slavic' company (Russian speaking Jews) of the 82nd Battalion.
They took part in operation DANY, the capture of Lod Airport.
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The Hotchkiss Light Tank formed the bulk of the Israeli tank force during
the War of Independence. |
