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Rouen Cathedral Bombing in Rouen, France (WW2)
Rouen Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen Pl. de la Cathédrale, 76000 Rouen, France) in Rouen France bombed heavily by British bombers taking several direct hits that narrowly missed destroying key pillars. German troops putting off fires from the smoky ruins using water hoses. The 151m tall central spire is easily visible. Shows three men passing by the smoking debris. April 1944. (World War II period).
U.S. 3rd Army crosses Meuse River, advances through St.Mihiel, and crosses Moselle River in France, in World War II
Animated map showing American 3rd Army advance toward St. Mihiel, France, during World War 2. Advance elements of General Patton's U.S. 3rd Army cross Meuse River in a French civilian's barge and proceed through town of St. Mihiel. A U.S. Army combat photographer is seen taking pictures at bank of river. U.S. Infantrymen make their way through virtually deserted town of St Mihiel. U.S. field artillery fire on German positions along the Meuse. U.S. infantrymen lying prone beside a large barn.US soldier photographing others as they rest on a sidewalk.Two U.S. soldiers running up and over a wooden bridge.American forces driven back by heavy German resistance and then resume advance after U.S. artillery fire neutralizes defending German forces. However, still under heavy fire, American infantrymen carry small boats to cross the Moselle River. U.S. troops paddle across the river in a boat at Dornot, France, September 1944. Railroad pedestrian crossover bridge visible. (Note: Unit making the river crossing was 5th Division, 11th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, E and F company.Lieutenant Colonel Kelly B, Lemmon Jr. was battalion commander.)
Allied forces fighting in naval battles, Normandy landing and aerial view of Normandy (WW2)
Soldiers form a human barricade to make way for important Allied military officials such as General Jacques Philippe Leclerc (Free France), United States General Omar Bradley and British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. United States General Omar Bradley walking during World War II. United States General George Patton uses a pair of binoculars. United States Army conducts mopping-up operations in a destroyed French town. United States infantry move through a forest. Soldiers walking on a street. Television host Alexander Scourby narrates while holding a book titled “Breakout and Pursuit” by Martin Blumenson. An excerpt of the book “Breakout and Pursuit”. United States, British and Canadian troops engage in a naval battle with German forces on the English Channel July 1, 1944. Gun turrets of battleship aiming and firing at German position. Battleships firing artillery. Thick smoke forms from heavy firing from naval artillery. Soldiers climbing down a marine rope ladder. Smoke covers the Normandy coast after Allied ships fired at German positions. Allied infantry wade through the waters after landing near a beachhead in Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944. Famous shot of some soldiers collapsing after reaching the beachhead after landing. Some soldiers attempt to swim to reach the beach. Smoke forms away from the beach. A line of Allied infantry wade through the beach. A barrage balloon floats over a beach in Normandy. Alexander Scourby shows a map of Western Europe during World War 2 and points to the area of Northwestern France to demonstrate the goal of Operation Cobra. Aerial view of marshlands and hedgerows in Normandy. Tanks are seen on marshlands. German soldiers enter a French village. German soldier carries an MG42 machine gun. German troops sprinting near a berm. Explosion from bombing. German troops ducking in a berm alongside a hedgerow. A bomb explodes in field.
People walking and cycling on the Pont Alexandre III bridge after Allied liberation of Paris (WW2)
Various Paris landmarks after liberation of Paris during World War 2. Two French soldiers from the 2nd Armored Division look at the camera from their M4 Sherman tank “Mangin” (September 25 1944). Liberation of Paris on August 25 1944. The French and United States flag flying above Paris. Aerial view of crowds crossing a bridge. Aerial view of people frantically running. French men and women use bicycles and walk on a bridge. French people cycling on Pont Alexandre III bridge (Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France). View of the Pont Alexandre III bridge and the Eiffel Tower. An artillery gun is placed in front of the Statue of Nantes in the Place de la Concorde. People walking in the Place de la Concorde with fountain in foreground. (Place de la Concorde 75008 Paris, France). People crossing the Pont Alexandre III bridge. A damaged metal barricade at bridge with Grand Palais in background. People cycling across Pont Alexandre III bridge. as man takes pictures with camera. A boat “Beaujolais” moored next to the Pont Alexandre III bridge. People on bicycles crossing between bridge abutments on Pont Alexandre III bridge with Les Invalides in background.
Infantry, artillery, and warplanes during the D-Day invasion by Allies in Normandy, France during World War 2.
The D-Day assault on Normandy by the Allies, against Germany's conquest in World War 2. Troops of infantry, artillery and tanks, warplanes ready assembled in south of England for attack at Normandy in France on June 06, 1944. Supreme Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower and British General Montgomery in discussion with each other. B-17 bombers on mission to Nazi bases. Soldiers move from warships to landing crafts, and land on the coast of Normandy under enemy fire. Parachute troops jump from aircraft landing behind enemy lines. Surrendered German soldiers march, guarded by Allied soldiers. From a June 13, 1963 newsreel recounting events years earlier.
Logistic operations on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France,during World War 2
Wreckage of U.S. landing craft USS LCI(L)-497 in water's edge at invasion beachhead in Normandy, France. Logistic operations are underway, following the June 6th Allied invasion in World War II. A barrage balloon flies above a hill overlooking Omaha beach. At left edge of frame, the end of a Rhino Ferry is seen with one of its engines and screw (propeller) touching the sand. On the beach are two large white markers on poles, to guide arriving craft. A path (draw) upward and through the hill is seen in the background. In fading light, military equipment is silhouetted atop the hill. Soldiers walk along the beach. Closeup of some damage on hull, and then camera shows entire beached Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) number 497, appearing otherwise, intact. The LCI had hit a mine during troop unloading operations on June 6, 1944. Views across the wide drained sand beach, at very low tide. Three army trucks backed up to a beached Rhino Ferry, are being loaded with supplies, by soldiers who slide them down from the barge on wooden planks. Closeup of the unloading/loading operations.