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Thanks Lyle!

Some additional info regarding the small municipality of Borlo.

The ones who were liberators of the municipality was the 2nd Armored Division "Hell on wheels"
The first group arriving to the "neighbourhood" was the 82nd Armored Reconnaisance Battalion in the first week of September 1944.

On the musem wall was (though in Dutch) a poster with more details.
Even if it is all in Dutch, you can identify some other groups described there as well:

- 19th Army corps
- 1st and 3rd platoon of C-company
- 113th Cavalry Regiment
- 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion to mention some.

And I am surprised how much detailed info you find of them on internet!



Then this was also on one wall


- Kari

Good stuff Kari. I love reading those original After Action Reports as written. They give a different firsthand “professional” perspective on how incidents occurred.

Thanks Carlos, absolutely true!

- Kari

Next tank ”quiz”,

Yes, it is a Sherman, that I know, but can Carlos ( or of course anyone else who knows) what precise type this is ?

Appreciated!







- Kari

I’m thinking a M4A4 but can’t conform without seeing the engine deck or a more side angle view from around 90*.

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Sat Jul 13, 2024 10:41 pm I’m thinking a M4A4 but can’t conform without seeing the engine deck or a more side angle view from around 90*.

Many thanks Carlos, great stuff! Unfortunately I did not take a side pic, but this from semi rear, could it help ?



- Kari

Yes it does. Definite M4A4. Longer hull, so wider spacing of the bogie units, and no grill work or armored air intake cover of other M4 variants.

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:41 am Yes it does. Definite M4A4. Longer hull, so wider spacing of the bogie units, and no grill work or armored air intake cover of other M4 variants.

Many thanks Carlos, SPAMs walking encyclopedia!! :-)

- Kari

lol! Thanks! And you’re quite welcome.

King Tiger - I saw it in a movie!