After the Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. A sign on a gate reads 'United States Navy Public Relations office' Trucks lined up with men of United States "Drew" units (naval units organized to construct and operate captured ports) are seen loaded on the trucks arriving in Cherbourg. Navy Drew unit personnel loaded on trucks open and eat a meal of C rations. Men talk to each other. A torn poster of Adolf Hitler on the street. Smashed photographs of a German general on the ground.
After the Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. Admiral Wilkes and Admiral Bertram Ramsay arrive and officers salute them. They along with other officers get into American amphibious jeep. Admirals talk to the officers. The jeep drives away.
Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. Wrecked maritime fort of Gare Du Maritime in Cherbourg, France. Rubble on the ground as United States Navy Seabees work at the site. A statue of Napoleon mounted on a horse in the town center. Military trucks lined up.
Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. British Admiral Bertram Ramsay and U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Wilkes with other officers walking on town streets of Cherbourg and they arrive at the Hôtel de ville de Cherbourg for a conference. French, British and American flags on the Hotel de ville de Cherbourg. U.S. Army trucks loaded with men and towing covered trailers seen moving on roads and partially destroyed ferry terminal seen in the background. Admiral Wilkes and Admiral Ramsay at the town center with the equestrian statue of Napoleon mounted on a horse (the Place Napolean) designed by Armand The Véel. A bunker fortification is seen beside the statue, and the Place Napoléon statue is surrounded by a decorated iron gate. The partially bombed ferry terminal can be seen behind the Place Napoléon. Vide Admiral Wilkes and Admiral Ramsay stand in a building balcony and look at a map while in discussion. Admirals along with other officers in an amphibious jeep.
Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. Wreckage of sea plane hangar in Cherbourg, France. United States Navy Seabees work at the site. Rubble lay on the ground. Metal scrap and tire piled up. A military truck moves past the wrecked structure.
Allied occupation of Cherbourg, France during World War II. A demolished seawall and damage to defenses in Cherbourg, France. A wrecked boat on the harbor. An American soldier in the damages defense works. American military trucks on the wharf.