Town of Mignano wrecked by shellfire in Italy during World War 2. Destroyed railway tracks. Artillery fired at Mountain of Cassino that is held by Germans. Smoke rises from fire. Collapsed building. African American soldiers at work in rubble searching for casualties. African American soldiers warm themselves by a small fire. One African American lights a cigarette using a burning piece of wood from a fire, and he smokes the cigarette.
Capua Cathedral damaged by bombings during World War II. An aged Italian woman enters Capua Cathedral (Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Piazza Duomo, 9, 81043 Capua CE, Italy), places flowers at altar and speaks to chaplain. Hole in church ceiling. Holy statue (likely St. Joseph with child Jesus). United States Army Catholic chaplain celebrates mass. Soldiers kneel in prayers. View of the holy crucifix. Silhouette of congregation against large hole inside of wall. United States soldiers filing out of church.
Bridge over Volturno River built by 1st battalion 343rd Engineers in Capua, Italy. Old bridge demolished. Vehicles cross the bridge. Germans retreat the bridge, which was blown up. 343rd engineers credit sign on new bridge. Building collapsed. Bomb wrecked homes. Excessive home damage testified to poor marksmanship of the German fliers. (World War II period).
Convoy of French 2nd Moroccan Division equipped with American clothing and equipment, crosses a pontoon bridge over Volturno River near Dragoni, Caserta, Italy during World War II. A destroyed concrete building in the background. The French Driven convoy of U.S. trucks, Jeeps, DUKWs (amphibious trucks) and half-tracks passes through wet and muddy roads of the village of Dragoni.
Convoy of French 2nd Moroccan Division equipped with American clothing and equipment, passes through the heavily shelled village of Alvignano, Caserta, Italy during World War II. Troops of Morocco standing along roadside converse with each other as the French driven convoy of U.S. trucks, jeeps, motorcycles, DUKWs (amphibious trucks) and half-tracks passes the village . A destroyed concrete building in the background.
Convoy of French 2nd Moroccan Division equipped with American clothing and equipment, passes through the village of Caiazzo, Caserta, Italy during World War II. Italian civilians stand along roadside and watch as the French Driven convoy of United States trucks, trailers and Jeeps passes by.