Renault 31R, the French tankette destroyed in the Battle of France

Renault 31R, the French tankette destroyed in the Battle of France

Dec 16, 2015 #french, #US Army

Renault 31R

 

US paratrooper airfield in France, in June 1944. In the foreground the Renault 31R the French tankette, or rather what was left of it. The Western Front, Second World War in Europe.

Rather, Renault 31R tankette, captured by the Germans during the conquest of France in 1940, was used for the protection of the airport and was destroyed during his capture by US paratroopers.

Behind the Renault 31R tankette, the background is seen the American landing glider.

 

Location: France
Time taken: June 1944

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