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M3A4 Sherman Tank "Austerlitz"

This M4 Sherman tank belonged to the 2nd RCA (1st French Army) and was disabled by a Panzerfaust on 23 November 1944 at this spot. Two crew members were killed by the impact.

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Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Koos Winkelman (1, 4, 5), Peer Franken (2, 3)

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