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Old 30-12-16, 11:01
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Canadian Sherman in Germany 1945

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Edit - have just realised this pic is posted elsewhere here on MLU...

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...?t=3573&page=4

With note from Bill Miller to say:

The PA number listed for the photo you posted is the old original negative number . It has a new PA number and description:

REFERENCE NUMBERS:
_ ACCESSION:_ _ 1967-052
_ REPRODUCTION:_ _ PA-159252 (copy negative number);

Sherman tanks lined up along the route await the order to proceed with the infantry - 4th Canadian Armed Division chasing German paratroopers out of town
1945 / Wertle, Germany — 1 item — 2 1/4 sq. in.

Then with further comment from Mark Tonner to say...

Some more details regarding this photo. If indeed it was taken at Wertle, the Kangaroos would be those of "B" Sqn, 1 CACR and the tanks would be those of the 21 Cdn Armd Regt (GGFG).

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As my Sherman is ex-21st Cdn Armd Regt, it would be interesting to know when the ARV Cupolas were fitted.

Tim

Last edited by Tim Bell; 30-12-16 at 11:14. Reason: Updated info about pic
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