I am currently reading the history of 43 (Wessex) Division from Jun 44 to May 45. It was compiled by Maj Gen Essame, in 1951. Formerly he had commanded 214 Inf Bde in that Division. From time to time he refers to an 'ark'. This is not the 79 Armd Div 'ark' - the bridgelayer, but a vehicle used by commanders, including the divisional commander, Maj Gen Thomas. Here's a quote: [Gen Thomas] then entered the steel door of the ark, slammed it to, and, standing upright, [suggesting an open top] acknowledged the brigadier's salute. The ark shot off at speed down the road". My thought is that an 'ark' might have been a White Scout Car, but does anyone know for certain, please?
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I am currently reading the history of 43 (Wessex) Division from Jun 44 to May 45. It was compiled by Maj Gen Essame, in 1951. Formerly he had commanded 214 Inf Bde in that Division. From time to time he refers to an 'ark'. This is not the 79 Armd Div 'ark' - the bridgelayer, but a vehicle used by commanders, including the divisional commander, Maj Gen Thomas. Here's a quote: [Gen Thomas] then entered the steel door of the ark, slammed it to, and, standing upright, [suggesting an open top] acknowledged the brigadier's salute. The ark shot off at speed down the road". My thought is that an 'ark' might have been a White Scout Car, but does anyone know for certain, please?
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