The French 2nd Armored Division, commanded by General Philippe Leclerc, fought during the final phases of World War II in the Western Front for the liberation of France. The division was formed around
Original badge of the 2nd Armored Division. The divisional badge features the Cross of Lorraine
The 2nd Armored Division marching on the Champs Élysées on 26 August 1944.
Battle of Dompaire
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The Battle of Dompaire was fought between French and German armoured forces near the town of Dompaire in France. It took place between 12 and 14 September 1944 during the Lorraine campaign on the West
2nd Armored Division (France)
…liberators of Paris. The 2nd Division later fought in the tank battles in Lorraine. On 13 September 1944 at the town of Dompaire 'Groupement Langlade' destroyed the German 112th Panzer Brigade. Subsequently, the 2nd Division operated with US forces during the assault into the Vosges Mountains. Serving as the armoured exploitation force for…
Panther tank knocked out in the village of Madonne-et-Lamerey during the battle
M4 Sherman tank of the 2nd French armoured Division during the closing of the Falaise Pocket in Normandy August 1944
P-47 Thunderbolt from the 406th Fighter-Bomber Group
French 2nd Armoured Division Sherman at Blaesheim during the liberation of Alsace in November 1944