Destroyed German equipment, including some captured American armor, lines the edge of a road near Esperia, Italy during World War II. The German armored vehicles, tanks, antitank guns and trucks were destroyed by U.S. fighter bombers of the 12th Army Air Forces, on May 16, 1944, while supporting the French Expeditionary Force assault on the German Gustav line in that area. French troops stand on the side of a road. Troops examine some of the destroyed armor.
Allied troops advance in Esperia, Italy during World War II. Wrecked German vehicles and gun on a field. US and French Moroccan troops with pack mules advance ahead. Several destroyed enemy vehicles in the foreground. German prisoners on the field under guard of US soldiers.