The French 501st Combat Tank Regiment (501e Régiment de chars de combat 501e RCC in French) in North Dalton, England during World War II. French soldiers prepare a formation of M4 Sherman tanks for embarkation. Soldiers place equipment and supplies into tanks. French soldiers working together on top of a tank. A French soldier hammering on a piece of metal with a ball peen hammer is corrected by a supervising soldier.
The French 501st Combat Tank Regiment (501e Régiment de chars de combat 501e RCC in French) prepare their tanks for embarkation in North Dalton, England during World War II. Camera slate suggests these soldiers might be part of the "colonne volante" with the 1st Spahi Regiment. A young French soldier removes his beret, puts on his hard helmet. French soldiers load supplies into a tank. The insignia of the 2nd French Armored Division is seen on the side of the tank. One soldier smoking a cigarette wears the "badge of crossed anchors" of the French army, used by RBFM (Armored Regime of Marine Fusiliers) of the Second Armored Division. Duffel bags and packs near the tanks. French soldiers preparing their backpacks. A French soldier ties the laces of his backpack. A soldier carries a box on his head while others around him prepare for embarkation. A French soldier, smoking a pipe, puts down a box while soldiers near him are talking.
Bastille day celebration in front of the residence of Colonel Jean Stanislas Rémy in Hornsea, England during World War 2. The 1st Moroccan Spahis Marching Regiment (1er Régiment de Marche de Spahis Marocains) marching, then run to their formation. The 1st Moroccan Spahis Marching Regiment assemble in formation, present arms in front of the residence of Colonel Jean Stanislas Rémy. Troops salute to the French flag being raised during Bastille Day. 1st Moroccan Spahis Marching Regiment march away after ceremony.
2nd French Armored Division Spahis guard at Dalton-Holme, residence of General Jacques Philippe Leclerc during World War 2. General Leclerc walking on the grounds accompanied by an aide. General Leclerc salutes to soldiers during his inspection. General Leclerc and aide board a car. A half-track moving into a forest during a field exercise. M3 half-tracks driving near Sledmere, Yorkshire. An M3 half-track of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment de Marche du Tchad. M3 half-track front-end is written with “TCHAD” (Present-day Republic of Chad). A soldier uses binoculars. An M3 half-tack front-end written “LORRAINE”. 2nd French Armored Division 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 moves on the road near Sledmere, Yorkshire.
2nd French Armored Division training in a field near Sledmere, Yorkshire during World War 2. French Moroccan Spahis soldiers move a 57 MM gun M1 on carriage M1A3 into place in a field. Men adjusts the 57mm field gun to be ready for firing by opening the breech and looking through sight. A half-track drives past. Half tracks and soldiers on side of road. A half track is attached to the carriage M1A3 and tows the 57 MM gun M1 away.
2nd French Armored Division motorized column moves through the countryside during World War 2. Many of these soldiers are Spahis. Various half-tracks and tanks carrying soldiers pass by. A half-tack of the 1st Battalion of the Regiment de Marche du Tchad driving. Soldiers riding half-tracks named “ALSACE”, “LA MARNE”, “AUSTERLITZ” and “FORT LAMY”.
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