Yes, Kai! They WERE British!

It was at Mechilli in March or April 1941, when a reconaiissence batallion leaded by colonel Von Schwerin captured the VIII Army general staff, including generals O'Connor, Gott and others. Rommel stole not only the sand glasses, but the British staff vehicles which later became the 'Mamut'...

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