A U.S. cemetery near Colleville-sur-Mer France after the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France during World War II. American soldiers receive communion at a beach. American Honor Guard doing a 3-volley rifle salute for a burial ceremony. A U.S. soldier, a U.S. sailor and a British soldier open tinned rations and eat. A bugler sounds a call. U.S. soldiers assembled for the burial ceremony. The soldiers with their heads bowed. A chaplain speaks. A Catholic priest, Reverend Father William Dempsey, of New York City, prays at an altar set up on a jeep hood. French civilians with flowers at the ceremony, including the Mayor of Colleville, Mr. Poidevin.
Allied convoy underway in the English Channel for the D-Day landings on Normandy, France during World War II. The convoy includes LCTs (Landing Craft Tanks), an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry), destroyers and landing crafts. Barrage balloons overhead. British gun crews on the destroyers.
Allied convoy underway in the English Channel for the D-Day landings on Normandy, France during World War II. British gun crews on destroyers. The convoy includes LCTs (Landing Craft Tanks), LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry), destroyers and landing crafts. Barrage balloons overhead.
U.S. 8th Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress bombers in England during World War II. Panoramic view of airfield in British countryside. Empty hangars and other buildings. Fields and farms surrounding the airfield. B-17s parked on aprons on the field. B-17s taxiing.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain are escorted by Lieutenant General Jacob L. Devers, Commander of U.S. Army Forces in Europe, and U.S. 8th Air Force Commander Ira Eaker, to meet the crew of the B-17 "Memphis Belle." They and their party stroll across the airfield to the aircraft, which is parked with its crew lined up in front. The King and the Queen speak with each member of the crew. General Eaker explains some aspect of the aircraft to King George. The Royal party enters their car and departs, passing a parked British bomber on the way.
Allied troops in Cassino, Italy during World War II. British tanks and vehicles travel over dusty road. French and U.S. soldiers set up French artillery piece. German prisoners are marched along road by U.S. and French soldiers. Young German prisoners standing around.
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