US 1st Army, 23rd Regiment, 2nd Division soldiers attack on Mechernich, Germany during World War II. US soldiers move along street. Civilians watch. Soldiers break down door of house and enter. Soldier directs civilians and German officers by wave of hand. Woman unlocks door of house and soldiers enter. German prisoners being searched by soldiers. US officer speaks with civilian.
US 1st Army, 23rd Regiment, 2nd Division soldiers attack on Mechernich, Germany during World War II. US soldiers crossing field and entering Mechernich. Soldiers enter houses. Soldiers break window and climb into house. US officers including Brigadier General Truman E Boudinot, Major General Maurice Rose and Brigadier General Doyle Hickey on the steps of cathedral in Cologne during its capture by US 1st Army. Ruined buildings in surrounding area.