Tank memorial, Tank memorial at Grandménil crossroads, Belgium
A German Panther Ausf G tank numbered 407 sits at a roundabout on highway N807, marking the site of major fighting between December 1944 and early 1945. Informational panels at the location explain the military movements and strategic importance of this crossroads.
The tank comes from the Ardennes offensive when German units attacked American forces trying to push toward Belgium's coast. It was abandoned when fuel ran out during the German retreat after their attempt to break through failed.
The tank has become a landmark that shows visitors how this location mattered in stopping the German advance toward the coast. People come here to see the physical remains of war and understand what was defended in this small corner of Belgium.
The tank sits at an easily accessible roundabout with parking available close to the memorial. The panels provide enough detail for visitors to understand the battle and positions without needing a guide.
The tank was left standing after the fighting because fuel had run out and German crews had no way to move or destroy it. The vehicle was later preserved and displayed where it stopped as a symbol of the failed German push.
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