"Tank Recovery during the Battle" The recovery of damaged tanks during or immediately after battle has proved to be of the greatest importance. Many tanks are put out of action but not seriously damaged, and they can be repaired quickly and put back into action in a very short time. The Tank Recovery Vehicle in this image is visible from enemy positions and is soon shelled. To add to the troubles of the men, enemy bombers also come over and strafe them. They carry on until shells and bombs come unpleasantly close.