2 knocked out Sherman tanks outside Rots (Saint-Ouen) Church

knockedoutshermantanksoutsiderotssaintouenchurch.jpg

Two Sherman tanks of A Squadron the Fort Gary Horse knocked out during fighting to capture Rots stand mute outside the ruins of Rots church. The were knocked out while supporting C Company La Regiment de la Chaudiere commanded by Major de Sévigny in their assault on the viilage on the 11th of June 1944.

Defending the village were 1st Battalion, 26th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment.

Same location today

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlq/4751933704/