Shells hit and explodes on Volkenrath, Germany during World War II. Shell explosion near smokestacks of the village, area also known as Hill 187 during battle. A tank moving on the road. Tanks firing at enemy positions behind a house with a severely damaged roof.
Two United States soldiers set up an observation post on top of low ridge near Volkenrath, Germany during World War II. A soldier sets up a tripod mounted artillery binoculars. Close up of binoculars. A soldier cuts and twists communication wire. Soldier uses binoculars to observe enemy positions while the other calls via telephone. The area is known also as Hill 187,
United States soldiers advance across a field near Volkenrath, Germany during World War II. Infantry soldiers move past M4 Sherman tanks in deployed positions. A house with dilapidated roof from shelling damage is seen on the left side of the field. Explosions are seen from a distance. Area is near Hill 187.
M4 Sherman tanks in deployed positions begin to move on field near Volkenrath, Germany during World War II. Mortar squads stand and prepare from their dug-in positions. An M4 Sherman tank moves past standing soldiers. A Jeep is seen bringing in supplies. Mortar squad firing 60mm mortar shells with M2 mortars from their dug-in position. An officer in dugout speaks over a field phone to direct fire.
A United States soldier lay dead on a field near Volkenrath, Germany during World War II. The dead soldier’s eyes and mouth are seen partly open. Remains of a German soldier is nearby. Metal and stone debris. A metal canteen lying on the ground with other debris. View of shell craters and wrecked German positions. Soldiers walk on top of a low ridge. Location is also known as Hill 187.