Tilly-sur-Seulles-14-Calvados - 3 chars mis hors de combat en juin 1944..

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  1. Ramiles

    Ramiles Active Member
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    I recently saw this colourised picture on Twitter...

    It's described as having been near to Tilly-sur-Seulles...

    And I wondered - haphazardly if the Tac square might have been originally "yellow"

    There seems to be a 52 on one tank and a 54 on another.

    Not sure if this picture is well known? I'd expect it to be.

    It's a pity that it was not originally better described and referenced but I'd still like to figure out what I can about it if anything is currently known?

    All the best,

    Rm.

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  2. MKenny

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    #2 MKenny, Dec 23, 2020
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    Its obviously a wreck collection point/scrapyard so they are not where they were knocked out. Note the light post at left (infra-red lane markers?)and see the same style in this pic

    THE POLISH ARMY IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN, 1944

    The stowage pattern with gun cradle matches to this Polish tank I would say the same Polish Unit and thus August

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    The photo of the 3 Shermans is a French Postcard and appears now and then on Postcard Collectors sites. I was checking my other pics of scrapyards and I found this: scrapyard . . . . .. Panthers v.jpg

    The Sherman at right is the same as the LH Sherman in the original photo. The 'W' white mark on the rear plate is to designate it as scrap.
     
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    #4 MKenny, Dec 26, 2020
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    Consulted a higher authority and this is a scrapyard at Couvrechef

    July 1944 photos-no Shermans directly behind the 3 Panthers.

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    Note the upturned Panther.

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    Click the yellow dot at right:
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    1946 view:
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    The 3 Panthers are there and there are 3 overturned Shermans behind them.

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    The light appear to be normal floodlighting. I still believe they are Polish Sherman V from TOTALIZE
     
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