U.S. Army 'Red Ball Convoy' moves through village of Courville-sur-Eure (Chartres, Eure-et-Loir) France, in World War 2. A sign reads " Red Ball Convoys only-All others keep out." A soldier wearing an arm band, holds a clip board and accounts for the trucks as they pass. A military policeman stands at a traffic control point. He signals the convoy of supply trucks to turn in the village. The convoy of trucks pass along the road. The trucks carry gasoline, ammunition and rations. They are also seen traveling along route nationale 23 (N23) on outskirts of the town. Spires of a church can be seen in the distance.
U.S. 3rd Armored Division in Juvigny le Tertre, France during World War II. A soldier comes out of a foxhole, spreads a blanket and arranges equipment after a shell strikes the foxhole.
U.S. 3rd Armored Division in Juvigny le Tertre, France during World War II. Wrecked and bombed town of Juvigny le Tertre. U.S. soldiers search for German snipers. A convoy of trucks moves past bombed buildings. A soldier stands guard at the doorway of a bombed building. The soldiers walk along bombed out buildings.
United States 80th Infantry Division in Chalons-sur-Marne, France during World War II. A water-filled field. A U.S. soldier stands along with the Mayor of Chalons-sur-Marne. The soldier stands with a United States flag in hand. He presents the flag to the Mayor. The flag is raised to the peak and is not lowered for the day. United States soldiers gather for the flag raising ceremony. French civilians gather. A band of musicians play instruments.
U.S. 9th Division memorial service in Sainte-Mère-Église, France during World War II. Crosses in a cemetery. Troops stand in formation in the background. Commanding General 9th Division Major General Manton Sprague Eddy speaks to the soldiers. The soldiers fire guns in honor of the dead soldiers. A bugler blows a bugle. The soldiers examine grave markers in search of their buddies. A band plays.
U.S. soldiers in Luxeuil-Les-Bains, France during World War II. Jeeps ford a river. A bulldozer spreads gravel over a crossing. Trees in the background. Other soldiers watch the activities.
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