General Leclerc, commander of the 2nd French Armoured Division

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General Leclerc with men of his division (in French 2e Division Blindée, 2e DB)

The men are of the 1st Company 501 RCC, in the Ecouche area between the 13th and 21st of August 1944.

The Sherman that provides the backdrop is called "Auerstaedt" and carries a air recognition panel on its rear deck.