U.S. Army Waco CG-4A combat gliders viewed from the ground where others have already landed, in France on D-Day during World War 2. One lands successfully. Another looms overhead near trees, makes a landing, and while sliding a long way to a stop, noses over completely and is destroyed.
Rations load for soldiers and antiaircraft guns prepared in England, prior to the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France during World War II. A military truck backs into a ration dump. Truck driver and other men load boxes of field ration in the trucks. A U.S. Army Sargent takes record of the material loaded in trucks. A unit of antiaircraft guns under camouflaged cover and a soldier walks near them. Trucks loaded with ration packets stand near road.
United States soldiers at a base camp in England, prior to the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France during World War II. Soldiers line outside a shower unit. They take off their clothes for shower at an enclosed area. A soldier dries himself with a towel after the shower.
Preparations for the D-Day invasion on France by Allied Forces, during World War II. Navy ships and LCV, LCT sail from British harbors. British and other Allied soldiers loaded with battle packs and rifles. Tanks and jeeps loaded on ships and LCV. Soldiers climb cargo nettings on the ships. Warships and boats loaded with soldiers move on ocean. Aerial view of invasion fleet at sea. Views from practice invasion run or rehearsal, with bombing and explosions at sea. Explosions in water from bombing. Soldiers reach the beach and advance.
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) prepare their equipment and prepare to drop behind enemy lines in France, the night before D-Day. They assemble in "sticks" and board C-47 transports painted in large white stripes to assure they will be recognized and not shot down by U.S. Navy ships, or other friendly fire. They are bid farewell by a three-star General. The aircraft take off one after another bound for the Normandy coast. (World War II period).
Allied ships in the English Channel, bound for Normandy. U.S. Army paratroopers board C-47 aircraft in England to launch the D-Day attack on France during World War II. Paratroopers with smeared camouflage on their faces and helmets board the planes. LIne of C-47 aircraft taking off. Aircraft in flight over the English Channel seen by allied ships at sea near dawn. Vapor trails visible on aircraft.
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