Medium Tank, M4 A1 DD • Monument, United Kingdom
- Type
- Medium Tank, M4
- Version
- A1 DD
- Location
- Monument, United Kingdom
- See details for each vehicle
- United Kingdom
- Torcross
Current Condition
Reasonable, given that it has been underwater for 40 years. Some external fittings (including the framework for the canvas screens) missing as they have rusted away Coated in thick black preservative paint
Vehicle History
This tank was lost during Exercise Tiger when it sank shortly after being launched from a landing craft. It was discovered by local man Ken Small who purchased the tank, recovered it and established it as a memorial to all those who died during Exercise Tiger.
(a more detailed history is available on the website and in the book “The Forgotten Dead” by Ken Small - see 'Discussion' for details)