this was one of the Shermans meant to drive like a boat to shore, alas the Drivers were not experienced sailors, only two managed to make it to shore
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last resting place of Jack Banks, just 16 years old when he died, storming a machine gun nest.
He enlisted in the Army at age 15, his parents unhappy at the news of his joining up threatened that they would tell on him if he were to be posted overseas, of course the secrecy around Operation Overlord was so tight they had no idea he had been shipped out, untill it was too lateAttached Files
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Originally posted by grndevil44 View Postlast resting place of Jack Banks, just 16 years old when he died, storming a machine gun nest.
He enlisted in the Army at age 15, his parents unhappy at the news of his joining up threatened that they would tell on him if he were to be posted overseas, of course the secrecy around Operation Overlord was so tight they had no idea he had been shipped out, untill it was too late
So,apparently also the Allies, used their boys to fight the Germans...
I didn't know that.
I had the idea that only the Germans have done so, specially in the final stages of the War (1944-1945).
In Normandy the 12TH SS HJ had certainly many boys of 15/16/17 years old....
Anyway beautiful photos, and some unfortunately very sad, like this one of the boy killed.
regards
Luis
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Originally posted by CIANO View PostHi,
So,apparently also the Allies, used their boys to fight the Germans...
I didn't know that.
I had the idea that only the Germans have done so, specially in the final stages of the War (1944-1945).
In Normandy the 12TH SS HJ had certainly many boys of 15/16/17 years old....
Anyway beautiful photos, and some unfortunately very sad, like this one of the boy killed.
regards
Luis
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Originally posted by FMS-Paul View PostGreat pics, thanks for sharing !
John ! ...were abouts is this D-Day wrecks museum ??
Hello,
this museum is on the road from Bayeux to Port en Bessin, you might be able to find it on google earth
Thanks for all the other comments, Gran Sasso, had Tiger on the brain for some reason, but you are correct indeed Panther wheels !
these young lads lied about their age to join up, wanting to go off and find adventure
next picture is Chateau Martragny, this is where we camped, beautiful grounds and great amenities, fresh baguette and pan au chocolate every morningAttached Files
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