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American soldiers greeted by celebrating civilians in Lyon, France, and Rome, Italy, during World War II
American soldiers in jeeps are part of a traffic jam in Lyon, France, following its liberation by French forces in September, 1944. An air of celebration permeates the scene, Several French women ride with U.S. soldiers in American jeeps. A Blue vehicle displaying "FFI Police" (Free French of the Interior) and the Cross of Lorraine, is caught in the jam. A small black sedan displays "FFI" in white letters.Local civilians crowd the streets and ride on every possible spot on the various vehicles. Crowds of pedestrian spectators are restrained behind rough wooden fences. Camera views from vehicle crossing the Rhone River, show the destroyed Wilson bridge, and parts of city in background. Complete change of sequence to Rome, Italy. The Flag of Italy flying on an official building. Italian women surround American soldiers, Sergeant Lester Koenig and another NCO as they sit in a jeep. They all laugh and talk. Several Italian soldiers (one a medic) and women pose for the camera.
Liberated civilians cheer arrival of the American troops in Lyon, France during Operation Dragoon (WW2)
Allied Invasion of Lyon, Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War II on 3 September 1944. Liberated Lyons civilians cheer arrival of the American troops. United States M4 Sherman tank drives into town. Damaged bridges, railroads, and blocked highways. Sign points to a bypass due to bridge out. Major General John W. O' Daniel, commander of 3rd Division, crosses river using bypass and directs pursuit of the German forces. French armored division enters Dijon on 11 September 1944. An M8 Greyhound and other armored vehicles. Allied soldiers shaking hands. Liberated civilians celebrate their arrival on street. French troops of the Seventh Army join with the French units of Third army. Map of France. United States soldiers parade through streets after victory.
The bodies of people killed by Germans are removed from a mass grave in Lyons, France during World War 2.
French Red Cross workers dig out victims of German atrocities in Lyons, France during World War II. Red Cross workers excavate a mass grave and dig out dead remains of French people. Dead body of a woman being placed on a metal sheet. Workers carry away the body. Other dead bodies in the grave. A woman Red Cross worker arrives. Dead remains of another victim of German atrocities being recovered from the grave.
Red Cross workers recover the remains of people killed by Germans from a mass grave in Lyons, France during World War II.
French Red Cross workers dig out victims of German atrocities in Lyons, France during World War II. Red Cross workers excavate a mass grave and dig out dead remains of French people. Men dig out the mass grave. Dead bodies of people in the grave. A worker with cotton stuffed into his nostrils. Men examine the dead bodies of the victims of Nazi atrocities. A dead body being placed on a litter and workers carry it away.
French Marshal Philippe Petain visiting air raid victims and bomb damaged city of Lyon in France during World War II.
Air raid victims and bomb damaged buildings in German-occupied Lyon, France during World War II. A motorcade moving on a road. An open car with motorcycle escorts and several cars following in the motorcade. French Marshal Philippe Petain standing in an open car and saluting. A number of people gathered on either side of the road watch the motorcade. A huge crowd gathered in front of a building. Several nuns outside the building. Marshal Petain and a few officers entering a hospital. Marshal Petain meets air raid victims in the hospital. The Marshal and the officers walking through the bomb damaged city. Damaged buildings on a street. The Marshal talking to the civilians.
Allied forces pursue retreating German forces in South of France during World War II.
A railroad yard demolished by retreating German forces, in Vallon, France, during World War II. U.S.Army Combat Engineers are machine-gunned as they attempt to build a bridge across the Rhone River, in Lyon, France. They return fire as civilians seek cover. Allied soldiers in trucks enter the city as huge crowds welcome them. U.S. troops riding in M4 Sherman tanks. Knocked out German tanks and 88mm guns mounted on half tracks. Captured German Panther tank of 11.Pz.Div in Meximieux, abandoned Pz.III and Hummel 150mm SP Howitzer. General Patch's Army and the United States 3rd Army troops enter the city of Bourg. Thank You banners are displayed at two windows.