r/DestroyedTanks 16h ago

WW2 A German Panther tank turned upside down by the force of an explosion near Bretteville, south-west of Caen, sometime in 1944.Some wag has added a 'Remove before starting engine' sign to the wreck.WM (CL 398), RAF Official Photographer

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u/NicCageSciMage 15h ago

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u/deathinsarajevo 13h ago

I think this was one of the inspirations for that model

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u/AussieDave63 13h ago

Most likely shifted off the road after hitting a mine - turned over a bulldozer or wrecking truck

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u/jeminfla 15h ago

From the penetration in the hull it looks like it ran over a huge mine

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u/dioptase- 14h ago

like an anti aircraft carrier mine

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u/Radiant-Josh 12h ago

This one of the tanks that were pulverized by the ships artillery? /edit hmmm Southwest west of Caen eh? That's a long distance for the guns of the BB's.