The M4 Sherman was the primary tank used by the United States during World War II. It was also distributed to the Allies.
The M4 A2 N°30 "Normandie" was part of the Free French 2nd Armored Division.
On 1st August 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd French Armored Division landed on this shore.
On 8 August, it reaches the outskirts of LE MANS and continues on toward ALENCON. On 22 august, General Leclerc is ordered to march on PARIS and, after the liberation of this city on 25 august, the French 2nd Armored Division continues its advance on STRASBOURG and, from there, reaches BERCHTESGADEN.
(Leclerc Monument at St Martin de Varreville, commemorating the Landing on 6 June 1944 of the Allied Forces, and on 30 July of the 2nd French Armoured Division at Utah Beach)
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The M4 Sherman was the primary tank used by the United States during World War II. It was also distributed to the Allies.
The M4 A2 N°30 "Normandie" was part of the Free French 2nd Armored Division.
On 1st August 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd French Armored Division landed on this shore.
On 8 August, it reaches the outskirts of LE MANS and continues on toward ALENCON. On 22 august, General Leclerc is ordered to march on PARIS and, after the liberation of this city on 25 august, the French 2nd Armored Division continues its advance on STRASBOURG and, from there, reaches BERCHTESGADEN.
(Leclerc Monument at St Martin de Varreville, commemorating the Landing on 6 June 1944 of the Allied Forces, and on 30 July of the 2nd French Armoured Division at Utah Beach)
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This fast U.S. armored car, produced by the Ford Motor Company, was also used by Britain and French Forces during WWII.
This one was part of the Free French 2nd Armored Division.
On 1st August 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd French Armored Division landed on this shore.
On 8 August, it reaches the outskirts of LE MANS and continues on toward ALENCON. On 22 august, General Leclerc is ordered to march on PARIS and, after the liberation of this city on 25 august, the French 2nd Armored Division continues its advance on STRASBOURG and, from there, reaches BERCHTESGADEN.
(LECLERC Monument at St Martin de Varreville, commemorating the Landing on 6 June 1944 of the Allied Forces, and on 30 July of the 2nd French Armoured Division at Utah Beach)
Tags: KAP kite kite aerial photography photographie aérienne par cerf-volant France Normandie Normandy Manche St Martin de Varreville Monument Leclerc Utah Beach 6 June 1944 D-Day WW II M8 geotagged chdk Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS Greyhound 2nd Armored Division 2ème DB 2ème Division Blindée
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This fast U.S. armored car, produced by the Ford Motor Company, was also used by Britain and French Forces during WWII.
This one was part of the Free French 2nd Armored Division.
On 1st August 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd French Armored Division landed on this shore.
On 8 August, it reaches the outskirts of LE MANS and continues on toward ALENCON. On 22 august, General Leclerc is ordered to march on PARIS and, after the liberation of this city on 25 august, the French 2nd Armored Division continues its advance on STRASBOURG and, from there, reaches BERCHTESGADEN.
(LECLERC Monument at St Martin de Varreville, commemorating the Landing on 6 June 1944 of the Allied Forces, and on 30 July of the 2nd French Armoured Division at Utah Beach)
Tags: KAP kite kite aerial photography photographie aérienne par cerf-volant France Normandie Normandy Manche St Martin de Varreville Monument Leclerc Utah Beach 6 June 1944 D-Day WW II M8 geotagged chdk Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS Greyhound 2nd Armored Division 2ème DB 2ème Division Blindée
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This fast U.S. armored car, produced by the Ford Motor Company, was also used by Britain and French Forces during WWII.
This one was part of the Free French 2nd Armored Division.
On 1st August 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd French Armored Division landed on this shore.
On 8 August, it reaches the outskirts of LE MANS and continues on toward ALENCON. On 22 august, General Leclerc is ordered to march on PARIS and, after the liberation of this city on 25 august, the French 2nd Armored Division continues its advance on STRASBOURG and, from there, reaches BERCHTESGADEN.
(LECLERC Monument at St Martin de Varreville, commemorating the Landing on 6 June 1944 of the Allied Forces, and on 30 July of the 2nd French Armoured Division at Utah Beach)
Tags: KAP kite kite aerial photography photographie aérienne par cerf-volant France Normandie Normandy Manche St Martin de Varreville Monument Leclerc Utah Beach 6 June 1944 D-Day WW II M8 geotagged chdk Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS Greyhound 2nd Armored Division 2ème DB 2ème Division Blindée
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