Two M8 armoured cars of the 82nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion patrol in the streets of Saint-Sever

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The 82nd was a part of Combat Command A, 2nd US Armoured Division. A GI (probably a member of the crew) walks alongside. The second M8 is christed "Conan" by its crew, with C-32 as its unit designation. C-31 takes the lead.

On the rear deck of Conan can be seen a air recognition panel used to identify the vehicle to Allied aircraft. The colours were changed on a pre-determined schedule to ensure the Germans could not use them.

M8 Armoured Car