Views from Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) 88 of convoy of Landing Craft departing Weymouth, England, for the invasion of France, in World War 2. The American flag in brisk breeze on stern of LCI(L) 88. Convoy proceeding in columns. At least one barrage balloon seen faintly in background. A British Battleship lays by, in the background, as the convoy passes.
Town of Valognes, Normandy, destroyed in France due to Allied bombings during World War 2. A deserted street with houses destroyed on both the sides of the road. Houses wrecked due to Allied bombings. Rubble on the ground. Two U.S. soldiers walk past bombed out church. Scene shifts to the port of Cherbourg, where extensive damage is visible. A life preserver, displaying name "Cherbourg," is tied to a post in front of a damaged pier.
German prisoners of war under guard by U.S. soldiers, in an open field in France, during World War II. Two Luftwaffe (Air Force) officers are among them. Two German officers smoke pipes. American officers converse with two of the German officers. Two women, being questioned, sit in a field and look at papers and photographs proffered by American soldiers. An armed American soldier and a jeep in background.
Port of Cherbourg, France, completely devoid of ships or boats during World War 2. Views of the waterfront and related harbor facilities. Some derelict barges near damaged piers. Railway at the port. Buildings in background. People walking along Twisted metal and rails. What appears to be a working factory in the distance.
Port of Cherbourg, France, during World War 2. U.S. soldiers in a jeep. Practically deserted cobblestone street in the city. rail tracks in the street. Raised barriers at intersection in road. Several U.S. soldiers seen. A Frenchman with his belongings, sleeping on the sidewalk. Telegraph office. Some residents walking along road with their dog. A U.S. soldier searching a German prisoner of war. Damaged port facilities.
Destruction in port of Cherbourg, France, during World War 2. A destroyed ship lying on its side near remains of port facility building. Heavy timbers askew and frames of destroyed buildings. Buildings in distance appear intact.
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