Bastogne in Luxembourg, Wallonia, Belgium — Northwestern Europe
Sherman Tank Memorial
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 2008
1. Sherman Tank Memorial Marker
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 50° 0.043′ N, 5° 42.92′ E. Marker is in Bastogne, Région Wallonne (Wallonia), in Luxembourg. Memorial is at the intersection of Place General McAuliffe and Rue de Sablon on Place General McAuliffe. This marker is affixed to the base in the front of the tank. The tank is located in the Place General McAuliffe. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bastogne, Région Wallonne 6600, Belgium. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial du Mardasson (approx. 2 kilometers away).
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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 2008
2. Sherman Tank Memorial
The Sherman tank on Bastogne's McAuliffe Square is a popular monument in the Belgian town. The tank belonged to the 11th Armored Division and was brought to a stop in the village of Renuamont on Dec. 30, 1944, after a German attack. Its crew was captured by the Germans and taken to a prisoner camp.
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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 2008
3. Sherman Tank Memorial Plaque
Inscription: In honor of the valiant men of the 10th U.S. Armored Division who gave their lives for freedom in the 1944-1945 Ardennes Campaign and in the Bastogne Area.
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 2008
4. General McAuliffe statue
The monument to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe sits on the Bastogne, Belgium, square that also bears his name. Outgunned and outnumbered, McAuliffe received a letter from German commanders on Dec. 22, 1944, requesting the surrender of all American troops under his command. McAuliffe responded with the now legendary retort: 'Nuts!' In the background is a city cafe/restaurant called La Nut's.
MICHAEL ABRAMS/STARS AND STRIPES
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 752 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
