Talk:Matilda Mk I

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Supposedly this tank (A-11) was never officially named "Matilda", and possibly this is only incorrect (nevertheless popular) post-war nickname, taken from A-12 Matilda. It should be checked. Pibwl 23:03, 11 Feb 2005 (UTC)

The nickname is not post war, but contemporary. The lack of an official 'christening' would not be one that would bother the British Army. I believe the sources are good enough. GraemeLeggett 15:17, 12 Feb 2005 (UTC)

I have seen the reference to the Mk 1 as Mailtda in print. Comparison of the profile of the two also shows the Mk 1 to be the more ducklike. GraemeLeggett

I am not sure the nickname refers to Matilda Mc Duck - as far as I know, and could find on the internet, Matilda Mc Duck first appeared after WW2. Possibly it is named to another cartoon duck called Matilda? 151.41.207.236 12:30, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

Surely. Matilda McDuck first appeared in Carl Barks' private sketches in the 50's and in printed comics not before the 90's, when Don Rosa used her in his stories. There seems to be no references in the Internet to this cartoon duck the tank really got its name from. --Haltiamieli 12:43, 26 November 2006 (UTC)