U.S. infantrymen advance in Saint Lo, Normandy, France during World War II. Opening slate calls this subject "Big Push," referring to the Allied offensive to break out of the Normandy beachhead and push inland, during World War 2. (It's official name was "Operation Cobra.") An M4 sherman tank followed by a jeep, pass the camera. Another jeep passes in the opposite direction. Next, are seen a Sherman tank and two 3-inch Gun Motor Carriages,M10, loaded with sandbags and displaying aerial recognition panels on their tops. U.S. infantrymen move cautiously in brush at side of the dirt road, as more armor passes. A soldier positions his aerial recognition panel in place on his jeep. (These were fluorescent panels to prevent friendly fire from Allied aircraft.)
U.S. infantrymen in Saint Lo, Normandy, France during World War II. The infantrymen look up as U.S. bombers fly overhead. A U.S. soldier runs after a piece of tinfoil which has dropped from an airplane. Soldiers look through binoculars.
U.S. troops battle enemy in Saint Lo, Normandy during World War II. Soldiers fire rifles and machine guns through hedge. Soldiers advance near hedge cautiously. Wounded soldier receives first aid behind hedge. A soldier begins to dig foxhole.
U.S. medics near Saint Lo, Normandy during World War II. Red Cross ambulance on field. U.S. medics stand around. Medics treat the wounded on field. Soldiers on stretchers are placed into ambulance.
U.S. troops around Saint Lo, Normandy during World War II. Officers look through binoculars over hedgerow. Men on telephones. Scorpion tank equipped with chain flails, moves along road. Soldiers and tank move on road. Sign reads 'St. Lo.'. U.S. army jeeps and soldiers outside city wait to enter.
U.S. troops enter Saint Lo, Normandy during World War II. U.S. soldiers march down road and enter city of Saint Lo. German soldier arrive holding white flags and raising their hands to surrender themselves. Jeep loaded with prisoners pass along road. German prisoners walk past dead German soldiers.