Men find wrecked German tanks in Dompaire, France during World War 2. Two soldiers inspect a damaged Panther tank. Smoke emanates from the damaged German tank as French men approach for clearer view. Two soldiers climb up to inspect the German tank’s body. A soldier stands on top of a soiled German tank. Body of a dead German soldier looking up with eyes and mouth open as seen from an open tank hatch. United States soldiers approach a tilted German tank between a berm and a tree. A German tank with its hatch open. A French woman and child pass by a damaged German tank. Soldier looks at artillery vehicle. Debris and bodies of dead German soldiers lying in front of a horse with cart and damaged houses.
Captured German prisoners enter a cemetery with an oxcart loaded with bodies of dead soldiers in France during World War II. German prisoners digging mass grave inside the cemetery in Dompaire (88270 Dompaire, France.) Catholic priests and sacristans with flowers and cross pass by a Free French 2nd Armored Division tank “Valserne” on the way into the cemetery for a French soldier’s funeral. Pallbearers carry the coffin of deceased French soldier to the cemetery. Other French troops carrying flowers and flag follow the pallbearers. Coffin is placed on the ground in front of a Catholic priest. Soldiers make the Catholic Sign of the Cross.