British tank bogged down on sandy beach

‘SATAN’S CHARIOT’, needs a hand.
A Cromwell from 5RTR, 7th Armd Division, gets a tow from the soft Gold Beach sand. Photographed #OTD 14 June 1944, by Reg Morris.

Note the wading trunking, waterproofing, and the upturned sand shield used for stowage.

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Sherman Firefly, drives through ruined buildings

Sherman Vc from 5th RTR, 7th Armoured Division advancing through Borken, #OTD 30th March 1945.

On the original print you can make out the Arm of Service number, 53, which confirms the regiment.
IWM BU 2829

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