Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
M32 Beraepanzer
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M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024
1. M32 Beraepanzer / M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle Marker
Motor: V8-Zyl./500 PS
Gewicht: 30 t
Höchstgeschw: 42-km/h
Kampfpanzer sind so schwer, dass sie im Falle eines Defekts meist nur mit speziellen Bergepanzern geborgen werden können. Dieser amerikanische M32 Bergepanzer stammt aus der Zeit des 2. Weltkrieg. Beim M32 wurde das Fahrgestell eines M4 A1 Sherwan Kampfpanzers mit einem Kran und Winden versehen.
Engine: V8-cylinder / 500 HP
Weight: 30 tons
Top speed: 42 km/h
Battle tanks are so heavy that, in case of a defect, they can usually only be salvaged by special tank recovery vehicles. This American M32 tank recovery vehicle is from the time of World War II. For the M32 the chassis of a Sherman M4 A1 battle tank was equipped with a crane and winches.
Erected by Technik Museum Sinsheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 49° 14.249′ N, 8° 53.846′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kampfpanzer "Centurion" / Combat Tank Centurion (here, next to this marker); Beobachtungspanzer / Observation Tank (here, next to this marker); US-Mannschaftstransporter M59 / US Personnel Carrier M59 (here, next to this marker); Satelliten-Bodenstationsantenne / Satellite Ground Station Antenna (a few steps from this marker); Schwedischer Schützenpanzer / Swedish Armored Personnel Carrier (a few steps from this marker); M47 Kampfpanzer / M47 Battle Tank (a few steps from this marker); Waffensystem Pershing 1A / Weapon System Pershing 1A (a few steps from this marker); Magirus Deutz Jupiter 6x6 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.
More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.
Also see . . . M32 tank recovery vehicle. Wikipedia
The M32 tank recovery vehicle was an armored recovery vehicle (ARV) used(Submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)during World War II and the Korean War by the United States, and was based on the chassis of the M4 Sherman medium tank. During World War II, the British also used several hundred M32s, which were obtained through Lend-Lease in 1944. The first four prototypes were produced in January 1943, labeled T5, T5E1, T5E2, T5E3, and T5E4.Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 20242. M32 Armored Recovery Vehicle and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
