Now and Then: World War II – Chambois, France.

For those dedicated followers of the site, you might remember last Monday we featured a World War II, 90th Infantry Division photo from Chambois, France.  The 90th ID experienced heavy fighting in the Chambois area during the Battle of the Falaise Gap in August 1944.

Our historian friend from France, Tristan, who lives in the region, was kind enough to shed further light on the photo, and was even able to forward a present day look from the same perspective.

Grande Rue - Chambois, France - Then and Now

Let’s take a closer peak.  According to Tristan, the street in the photo is the main drag in Chambois, known as “Grande Rue”.  He also pointed out that the near wreckage appears to be a German Panzer IV tank, probably a Ausf H model.  Down the way looks to be a burned out Sd. Kfz 251, which was a German half-track.

Thanks again Tristan!

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