World War II Photographs
American troops of the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, wade through land flooded by Hitler's forces in an unsuccessful attempt to make glider landings impractical, on Utah Beach, France. These men carry full combat equipment and many have their life-belts still inflated should the encounter water over their depth on the march into the interior of the continent. 9 June 1944.
American troops of the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, move over the crest of a hill to the interior of northern France, leaving the other troops behind and taking a "breather" after gaining the comparative safety offered by a concrete wall. The other men will follow their "buddies" over the crest shortly. 9 June 1944.
American medics administer first aid to soldiers wounded in the initial attack on a beachhead, "somewhere in Northern France". 9 June 1944.
This tank, "Hurricane", its commander peering from the turret, rolls onto a beachhead in Northern France. It will be followed by many of such vehicles, to drive Hitler's forces from France and other occupied countries. 9 June 1944.
Shortly after the landings on the French coast, two Yanks make friends with the younger element. In most cases, the Armies of Liberation met with overwhelming receptions from the civilian population. France. 9 June 1944.
Tanks of 760th Tank Battalion, on the dusty road to San Maria Infante. Fifth Army, San Maria Infante area, Italy. 14 May 1944.
Infantry moving into St. Apollinare as the 1st Motorized Infantry, French, occupied its last objective in first phase of new Italian drive. Fifth Army, San Andrea area, Italy. 14 May 1944.
Half tracks passing newly constructed pontoon bridge across the Gargliano River in the San Andrea area. Fifth Army, San Andrea area, Italy. 14 May 1944
French Moroccan Goumier with mule supply train pass a French manned American M-5 (light or "honey") tank, on road to Castleforte. May 1944.
French Moroccan Goumiers moving up road from Castleforte on way to the front. Fifth Army, Castleforte area, Italy. 14 May 1944.
A group of German prisoners just captured by troops of the 4th Moroccan French Division. Fifth Army, Castello area, Italy. 14 May 1944.
Light and medium tanks of 755th Tank Battalion, in Coreno, one hour after its fall, await word to continue advance. Fifth Army, Coreno area, Italy. 14 May 1944.
Medium armored car of 1st Recon. Rgr. Royal Armored Corps, parked behind a wrecked M-4 tank. The M.A.C. is maintaining contact with advance elements. Fifth Army, Borgo Sabotino area, Italy. 23 May 1944.
Rear view of a knocked-out German "Ferdinand" tank. Cisterna area, Italy. 24 May 1944.
Infantrymen of 6th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, pass knocked out American medium M-4 tank on way up to front. Fifth Army, Anzio area, Italy. 24 May 1944
Mine sweepers in front of knocked out Mark IV German tanks. Left to right: Private Paul Metcalf, Guysville, Ohio, and Private Brodis C. Baxter, Lincolnton, North Carolina., both men are from 16th Armored Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Division. Fifth Army, Anzio area, Italy. 24 May 1944.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, addresses the officer students attention the Civil Affairs Government School, somewhere in England, following a formal parade and review. 9 May 1944.
Tank destroyer fires at German machine gun positions from the street. Fifth Army, Rome area, Italy. June 1944.
A barbed wire barricade has been thrown up in the Piazza Del Popolo in center of Rome for German prisoners captured in Rome. Fifth Army, Rome area, Italy. 5 June 1944.
American soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice to enter Rome. An Italian woman puts a floral wreath of roses over their bodies. Fifth Army, Rome area, Italy. 4 June 1944.
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