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M4 Sherman Tank "Massaoua"

This Sherman tank, named "Massaoua", of the 1st Company of the 501st Tank Regiment of the French 2nd Armored Division serves as a memory to the liberation of Écouche on August 13, 1944. The tank was damaged during the battle and left behind at this location. At the monument there are a few information columns.

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Source

  • Text: Kevin Prengers
  • Photos: Coen Prengers

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