TracesOfWar needs your help! Every euro, pound or dollar you contribute greatly supports the continuation of this website. Go to stiwot.nl and donate!

Sherman Turret Haalderen

This turret is from a Sherman tank that was used during the liberation of the Netherlands. After the war, many Sherman turrets were used as artillery in bunkers that were part of the IJsselline, a defense line that was active till the German entry to the NATO in the Cold War.

Do you have more information about this location? Inform us!

Source

  • Text: Kaj Metz
  • Photos: Cor Muilwijk

Related books

The Sherman Tank
British and American Tanks of World War Two
Sherman Medium Tank 1942-45