A12 Matilda II infantry tankBattle For France The battle for France saw Matilda IIs fighting what would become a general retreat. However, Matildas caused problems for the Germans, whose 37mm and 50mm anti tank guns were simply too small in calibre to penetrate the thick armour of the Matilda. Western Desert Perhaps the A12 Matilda II is more synonymous with the ferocious battles in the desert where it was to meet its match against the infamous 88s of the Afrika Korps. The Far