Char B at Stonne by David Pentland. SIG2689 This phase completed

This phase completed

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the background is the enormous panorama of the Russian Steppe

At the height of the battle Corporal Labalaba and Trooper Takavesii

The painting shows Jason White supported by Nathan Hines about to come into contact with Mike Tyndall

Char B at Stonne by David Pentland. SIG2689 This phase completedDP0262. Char B at Stonne by David Pentland. France, 15th 17th May 1940. The French offensive at Stonne was of vital importance following the German capture of Sedan. The French could use it as a base from which to launch long term attacks on the enemy bridgeheads. In this innocuous town, a vicious two day battle took place in which the Germans came face to face with the premier French tank, the Char B Bis for the only time. One of these tanks,