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Monument · La Roche-en-Ardenne, Luxemburgo
Char Achilles M10
British tank destroyer M10 Achilles, the first armoured vehicle to enter La Roche in the liberation of 11 January 1945. Restored, it is a monument to the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry regiment.
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About Char Achilles M10
In the centre of La Roche-en-Ardenne, a genuine British armoured vehicle serves as a monument. It is an M10 Achilles, a tank destroyer armed with the 17-pounder gun, used by the British army from 1944.
The vehicle honours the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, the regiment that supported the 51st Highland Division, the Scottish division, in the Battle of the Ardennes. After the infantry of the 1st Black Watch, it was the first tank to enter the town during the liberation on 11 January 1945.
The armoured vehicle was restored by the Musée de la Bataille des Ardennes together with the town council and inaugurated as a monument on the 55th anniversary of the liberation. A plaque tells the regiment's story.
La Roche preserves other war landmarks, such as an American Sherman tank and the memorial to the 82nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, but the Achilles is the most photographed.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Ten to fifteen minutes to see the tank and read the plaque.
Best time
At any time of day, since it is outdoors. In mid-January, the liberation date usually brings ceremonies.
How to get there
It is in the car park on Rue du Chalet, near Avenue du Hadja, a few minutes' walk from the centre and the battle museum.
Tip
Visit immediately after the museum: the exhibition rooms explain what the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry was and the January 1945 counteroffensive, and the tank takes on a different meaning.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Char Achilles M10
Is the tank original from the war?
It is an M10 Achilles of the model used by the British at the time, restored by the battle museum together with the town hall and dedicated to the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry.
Are there other tanks in La Roche?
Yes. The town also has an American Sherman tank as a monument to the liberation.