Sherman tank with General Leclerc Memorial Utah Beach

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Sherman tank with General Leclerc Memorial Utah Beach

The French 2nd Armoured Divison landed here on 2/8/44 as part of General Pattons 3rd Army. The memorial is one of a number along the beaches all of the same style which were put up by the Comite du Debarquement. There are also marker stones to the Free French Forces

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Armoured Landed Leclerc Sherman Tank Utah Divison

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This evocative photograph captures the powerful presence of a Sherman tank, a symbol of the Allied forces' invasion of Normandy during World War II. The tank, adorned with the insignia of the French 2nd Armored Division, is parked near the General Leclerc Memorial on Utah Beach. The memorial, one of several identical monuments along the beaches, was erected by the Comité du Débarquement to honor the Free French Forces who landed here on February 8, 1944, as part of General Patton's 3rd Army. The date marks an essential turning point in the war, as the French forces played a crucial role in the successful invasion and eventual liberation of France from Nazi occupation. The marker stones nearby further pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Free French Forces who fought valiantly alongside their Allied comrades. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the significant historical event that unfolded on the shores of Utah Beach and the enduring legacy of the French and Allied forces who contributed to the Allied victory in Europe.

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