As part of Operation Cobra, elements of United States 2nd Armored Division with infantry, tanks and armored vehicles enter Canisy, France during World War II. Views of soldiers loaded on tanks, armored vehicles and trucks. (Troops in half-track wear the rare camouflage uniforms distributed mainly to the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division.) German prisoners of war march along side of road, guarded by U.S. soldier.
2nd Anniversary Operation Skywatch in the United States. United States Air Force General Nathan Farragut Twining seated at desk. He speaks during the 2nd Anniversary of Operation Skywatch.
U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Evans Carlson and his 2nd Marine Raider Battalion in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during World War II. U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Carlson talks to a Marine and shows a picture. Colonel Carlson poses with 2nd Marine Battalion. The Marines hold Japanese flags and captured guns.
The United States 2nd Marine Division in Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War II. Marines of the 2nd Division advance behind a tank. The marines look towards an enemy position and fire rifles. Explosions occur near the enemy position. The marines use flame throwers at the enemy position and a column of smoke rises. Wooden supply crates piled up on a field. The marines advance across a field. Smoke rises from the enemy position. 75 mm gun crew fire at the enemy position.
U.S. forces battle against the enemy on Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War II. Animated map shows southern territory occupied by U.S. forces. 2nd and 4th Infantry Division troops advance on a field. The map shows the positions of 2nd, 4th and 27th Infantry Division on Saipan.
Troops of the 82nd Reconnaissance Battalion, U.S. 2nd Armored Division, pass in review before their Commanding General, Brigadier General Isaac White, who stands on a stage with Belgian officials, in the town of Hasselt, Belgium during World War 2. The troops are led by the 66th Armored Regiment military band. A contingent of the marchers carries numerous American flags. Civilian spectators line the sidewalks, and Belgian officials in formal dress with medals, watch the parade which ends at a World War I memorial monument in the square. General White carries wreath of flowers and places them at the foot of the memorial, which is inscribed: "1914 - 1918." The U.S. troops parade from the scene. Group of children applaud. Camera focuses on young woman, in crowd, smiling and applauding. View of flag bearing inscription: "Hasselt Liberators."
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