American soldiers enter St. Lo, France during World War II. 134th Regiment soldiers of United States 35th Infantry Division eat food in St. Lo, France. Food in a container. Soldier pumps out water from a well as another soldier fills his cup.
American soldiers enter St. Lo, France during World War II. 134th Regiment soldiers of United States 35th Infantry Division move past a sign that reads ' Saint lo' Soldiers enter the city as they move along the hedgerows. A soldier relaxes as he lies on the grass along the road. Medics of 3rd Medical Battalion carry injured German soldiers on litters. A litter being placed on a jeep.
German forces engaging Allies after Normandy invasion. French firefighters use hoses on burning buildings ostensibly hit by Allied bombing during World War 2. German soldiers relaxing and talking in France. A German commanding officer congratulating several young German officers, in the courtyard of a building. German Generals meeting and consulting together. The senior General and staff depart in a camouflaged army vehicle. French road sign points to town of Saint-Lo. Camouflaged German tank moving along road. German Tank Destroyer StuG IV (Sturmgeschutz IV Sd.kfz.163) following behind, on road to Saint-Lo. Closeup of German officer riding in open top of a camouflaged armored car. German infantry soldiers walking on road. One carries an 8,8 cm RPzB.54 "Panzerschreck" rocket launcher, over his shoulder. Another behind him carries a flame thrower. The next group of German soldiers shown are very young, seemingly boy soldiers. Several smile for the camera. German soldiers digging in at side of road. One has improved version of Panzerschrek (Model 8,8 cm Raketenpanzerbüsche 54) that has a shield to protect operator. The German soldiers fire mortars. Several sit quietly as the sounds of bombardment surround them. One taps wireless message on communication equipment. Two carry a wounded SS trooper, who stands as best he can to report to his commander.
The United States Army enters St. Lo, France during World War II. Soldiers among hedgerows as they hunt for German snipers. The soldiers walk along a dusty road leading to St. Lo. Heavy firing takes place. Captured German nurses march after being released. American and British soldiers receive medical aid. The soldiers walk through a mined area. A U.S. Army truck on fire. The soldiers hunt for the German snipers. They enter a building. A damaged building. A sign reads ' Refugee camp off limits'. French refugees at a camp as children play and women look on. View of flag draped body of U.S. Army Major Thomas D. Howie, of the 29th Infantry Division, on a pile of rubble beside the Saint-Croix Church in the Bascule District of St Lo.
U.S. Army Air Force bombers over Saint-Lo, Normandy, France during World War II. U.S. Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress and B-26 Marauder bombers in flight. Three airplanes are shot down by enemy antiaircraft attack and they fall towards the earth.
U.S. Army Air Force fighters over Saint-Lo, Normandy, France, during World War II. U.S. 9th Air Force P-40 Warhawk fighter airplanes dive towards enemy positions. Smoke rises from hills in the background. Formations of B-24 Liberator bombers pass overhead.