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Second World War
107th Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, King's Own -
After the war.
Thirteen Churchill tanks of the 107th Regiment RAC (King's Own) knocked
out during the heavy fighting on the Orne on 7th/8th August 1944,
photographed in a field at Brieux, Normandy, in 1947 by Captain
Cockcroft previously of the Regiment. Tanks from A and C Squadrons
faced a counter-attack by two columns of German armour whilst supporting
176th Brigade of 59th Division at this small bridgehead, and were joined
by B Squadron on 8th August 1944. The Regiment lost a total of 22
tanks, 17 of which were a total loss.
Accession Number KONeg0513
Knocked out Churchill tanks of the 107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps
(The King's Own) in a field at Brieux, Normandy, in 1947.
Accession Number KONeg0418
Knocked out Churchill tanks of the 107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps
(The King's Own) in a field at Brieux, Normandy, in 1947.
Accession Number KONeg0419
Knocked out Churchill tanks of the 107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps
(The King's Own) in a field at Brieux, Normandy, in 1947.
Accession Number KONeg0420
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