French civilians remove large trees used as roadblocks in Avranches (Normandy), France during World War 2. Frenchmen uses ropes to push down timber roadblocks. A man uses a hammer, striking the base of the roadblock to make it fall. Two men sawing the base of a large roadblock. Frenchmen pulling down roadblock with a rope. Frenchmen strike bases of timber with hammers. Rope is tied on top of the roadblock. Men sawing timber roadblock. Men pulling rope to remove roadblock. An Allied truck drive past Frenchmen discussing near roadblock.
United States military vehicles driving through devastated landscape of Avranches, Normandy during World War 2. Aerial view of Avranches with United States Army vehicles driving on the road. A wrecked M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car on roadside. Various United States Army vehicles such as M4 Sherman tanks, half-tracks and trucks pass by the wreckage of M8 Greyhound Light Armored Car. A United States Army truck and a Red Cross ambulance truck pass through devastated buildings and wreckage near Avranches, France.
United States military vehicles enter the border of Avranches during the Normandy invasion in World War 2. M3 half-tracks pass by the “Garage Lecceur Automobiles” garage. Military vehicles enter the town of Avranches. Town sign of Avranches, France. Tanks, army jeep and trucks pass by a restaurant, entering Avranches.
United States military vehicles in Avranches, Normandy during World War 2. Tanks, armored vehicles, army jeeps move into the center of Avranches. Most buildings in Avranche show significant damage. French men and women welcome the incoming United States military vehicles in Avranche. A storefront with signs saying “Charcuterie” and “Café de hotel de ville”. A French grandmother waves her white napkin while others wave their hands at United States Army forces arriving in Avranche. A soldier on top of a moving M4 Sherman tank.
The Free French 2nd Armored Division sails on the English Channel to France during World War 2. View of the English Channel from a vessel carrying Free French troops to France. Soldiers on board sit on deck, some playing card games. Soldiers playing card games on deck. Close shot of Sgt. Julian Andre Arden. A closer view of Sgt. Arden’s military decorations, including four Croix de Guerre.
The sailing of the Free French 2nd Armored Division on the English Channel to France during World War 2. Groups of soldiers standing and sitting on deck. Soldiers start singing, merrymaking as a group. Soldier playfully touches his friend’s hat, also tapping his shoulder. A French soldier smiles, begins to sing. Free French Algerian soldiers stroking a pet rabbit. An Algerian soldier showing their pet rabbit on camera.
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