German Forces

Destroyed French tank

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German soldiers examine a destroyed French tank (Char B1-bis № 238 "Hardi"), in the area of ​​Origny Sainte Benoîte. Tank defended the bridge over the Sambre Canal - Oise (Canal de la Sambre à l'Oise), where it was hit by a shell from a German tank and caught fire. May 17, 1940.