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Sherman tank

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    Location: La Ferrière-Béchet, Alençon, Normandy, France

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    July 2, 2019

    Road cycling

    This Sherman tank was part of the 2nd armored division of General Leclerc.It belonged to the Roumianzoff detachment that had just liberated Alençon ... It was destroyed at a place called "Gateys" by an anti tank gun of the 9th Panzerdivision was hidden in the Ecouves forest ....
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    October 24, 2023

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    If you are looking for a unique destination in Normandy, you should stop to see the Sherman tank in La Ferrière-Béchet. This is an American tank from World War II that was abandoned in the Ecouves forest after being hit by a German shell in August 1944. The tank is today covered in moss and vegetation, creating a striking contrast with its metal structure.
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    May 15, 2025

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    2 perforations visible on the 12th photo of the Sherman M4A2 "Valois"
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