French troops advance in Belfort, France during World War II. French troops of 2nd Moroccan Division and French 5th Armored Division advance behind an M-4 tank. The soldiers fire 30 caliber light machine guns. A dead German soldier in a ditch. A wounded German soldier lies in a ditch. French soldiers arrive with a group of German prisoners.
Townspeople gather for the liberation ceremony at the Place de la République in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France during World War 2. The Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort (République, 90000 Belfort, France) is seen on the left. People holding French flags and signs watch the ceremony from apartment windows. French Brigadier General Carpentier inspecting French troops. Allied flags hanging as garlands over the street. A marching military band plays music. The French flag is being raised on top of a flagpole at the Belfort Place de la République.
Civilians watch marching French soldiers at the Place de la République in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France during World War II. A policeman controls the crowd during the liberation ceremony after German surrender. Women and men cheering in front of the Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort (République, 90000 Belfort, France). French military officials ride a Jeep. Allied flags hanging as garlands over the street. Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort at the Place de la République. People running on the street in Belfort. French and Allied flags hang from windows. Marching band playing music as townspeople follow them.
Military band playing music at the Place de la République in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France during World War II. Musicians playing with drums, cymbals, and trumpets. Moroccan soldiers blowing trumpets. The mayor of Belfort and a nun watch the liberation ceremony from their windows. The United States flag hang from the mayor’s window. French soldiers march past the Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort (République, 90000 Belfort, France). French civilians crowd the streets of Belfort, celebrating liberation of France from Nazi German occupation.