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United States soldiers take shower at a base camp in England, prior to D-Day invasion in Normandy, France during World War II.

United States soldiers at a base camp in England, prior to the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France during World War II. Soldiers line outside a shower unit. They take off their clothes for shower at an enclosed area. A soldier dries himself with a towel after the shower.

Date: 1944, May 31
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037072
Allied warships and LCV loaded with soldiers in final preparations for invasion of France in World War II.

Preparations for the D-Day invasion on France by Allied Forces, during World War II. Navy ships and LCV, LCT sail from British harbors. British and other Allied soldiers loaded with battle packs and rifles. Tanks and jeeps loaded on ships and LCV. Soldiers climb cargo nettings on the ships. Warships and boats loaded with soldiers move on ocean. Aerial view of invasion fleet at sea. Views from practice invasion run or rehearsal, with bombing and explosions at sea. Explosions in water from bombing. Soldiers reach the beach and advance.

Date: 1944, May
Duration: 4 min 9 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037080
U.S. Army Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division load and depart to parachute into France the night before D-day

Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) prepare their equipment and prepare to drop behind enemy lines in France, the night before D-Day. They assemble in "sticks" and board C-47 transports painted in large white stripes to assure they will be recognized and not shot down by U.S. Navy ships, or other friendly fire. They are bid farewell by a three-star General. The aircraft take off one after another bound for the Normandy coast. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 5
Duration: 5 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038002
U.S. Army paratroopers board C-47 aircraft and take off to invade France on D-Day of World War 2

Allied ships in the English Channel, bound for Normandy. U.S. Army paratroopers board C-47 aircraft in England to launch the D-Day attack on France during World War II. Paratroopers with smeared camouflage on their faces and helmets board the planes. LIne of C-47 aircraft taking off. Aircraft in flight over the English Channel seen by allied ships at sea near dawn. Vapor trails visible on aircraft.

Date: 1944, June 6
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038177
American sailors in a mass on board a ship in English Channel while on their way to invade France

A Catholic Chaplain conducts a mass on board a ship in English Channel as the troops proceed to launch an invasion on France during World War II. United States Navy sailors offer prayers on the deck of the ship. Sailors on knees read a prayer from a book.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 1 min 6 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038276
American officer briefs the troops on board a ship while on their way to invade France during World War 2

American officer briefs troops on board a ship while on their way to invade France during World War II. Soldiers sitting on the deck of the ship listen to the officer as he points out on a map.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 2 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038277