Kazemat IJssellinie 'Firefly' - Olst, NL
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h35per05
N 52° 18.719 E 006° 06.465
32U E 302849 N 5799677
Concrete encased Sherman tank as part of the IJssellinie.
Waymark Code: WMNVPQ
Location: Overijssel, Netherlands
Date Posted: 05/08/2015
Views: 5
The english Sherman Firefly was an improved version of the American Sherman M4. This tank was left behind after WWII and in the earkly 50's used to build a defense line against the Russians in the Cold War period (1948 - 1989). Originally, the tank could fire 17-pound rounds and battle with the German Tigers. Here the engine was removed and the moving turret was encased in concrete as part of the IJssellinie. The IJssellinie was an inundation defense and was realised in 1950 - 1968 during the Cuba crisis. Various weapons were employed: the 76.2mm anti-tank cannon, the water-cooled Vickers or Browning machine gun .30 or the air-cooled Bren or Browning machine gun .30. The crew would be sleeping near the turret in tents.
What type of artillery is this?: Concrete encased Sherman Firefly tank
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: Dutch
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 52° 18.719 W 006° 06.468
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
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Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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