Cromwell tanks on road south of Caen in the Battle of France during WWII

Cromwell tanks on road south of Caen in the Battle of France during WWII

May 13, 2022 #canadians

Cromwell

 

Color photograph from World War II: Two Canadian Cromwell tanks on the road south of Caen city during the Battle of France in 1940.
Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII Cromwell, A27M is British medium cruiser tank from World War II. Named after Oliver Cromwell, British dictator (Cromwell protectorate). It was created in 1941-1942 by BRCWc and was mass-produced from autumn 1943 to 1945.

 

The Cromwell photo source: National Archives of Canada.

 

 

Location: Caen, France
Picture taken: Summer 1944

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