Vassy, Normandy, 1944

A Cromwell tank of 2nd Northamptonshire Yeomanry (2nd NY), 11th Armoured Division, driving through Vassy, 15th August 1944.

11th Armoured was making good progress at this time, advancing south as part of VIII Corps on the British right flank.

At the end of the month 2nd NY was disbanded and most of its tanks and crews posted to 7th Armoured Division.

Its place in 11th Armoured Division was taken over by 15th/19th King’s Royal Hussars.

© IWM (B 9231)

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