British M-10 Achilles Tank La Roche-en-Ardenne

Rue du Chalet, 6980, La Roche-en-Ardenne
Luxembourg, Belgium

Tank Destroyer equipped with the British 17-pounder gun used from 1944 onwards. This tank pays tribute to the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, which supported the 51st Highland Division during the counterattack of the Battle of the Bulge. The tank is located on the car park opposite Hôtel du Chalet. Plaque text: Achilles Tank Destroyer MK10 Honour and tribute to the 1st Northhamptonshire Yeomanry who supported the 51st Highland Division in the liberation of La Roche on 11th January 1945

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Text by: Barry van Veen

Photo(s): Randy Brandt (1), Peer Franken (2,3,4), Barry van Veen (5)