King Tiger of the 503rd heavy tank battalion, after it has been rammed by a British Sherman

A King Tiger of the 503rd heavy tank battalion, after it has been rammed by a British Sherman commanded by Lieutenant John Gorman of the 2nd Armoured Irish Guards, Guards Armoured Division during Operation Goodwood.

Gorman and his crew then captured most of the Tiger's crew. The event took place on 18 July 1944 to the west of Cagny, Normandy, France. Late July 1944

Source collection of Philippe Wirton

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