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The Allied invasion of Normandy, France, on D-Day (June 6, 1944) during World War II

Allied forces invading Normandy France, during World War 2. Formations of U.S. A-20 bombers from the 416th Bomb Group, in striped paint, fly over the Allied invasion task force in the English Channel. Allied warships begin bombarding the French coast. Allied troops climb down rope nets from their transport ships into landing craft, and head toward the beaches. A landing craft is struck and sinks with troops aboard. Troops on landing craft from the USS Bayfield (APA-33) hit the beach. U.S. soldiers on the beach being hit by German machine gun fire. Others seeking refuge under a cliff where they treat the wounded.

Date: 1944, June 6
Duration: 4 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024431
Allied drive through Normandy to Saint Lo, France, in World War II

Battle-weary American soldiers attend an open air chuch service by a barn in Normandy. U.S. gunners commence a concerted artillery barrage before tanks and infantry advance toward Saint Lo, France, in World War 2. Various artillery and tanks are seen, including one M4 Sherman Crab Tank (Mine sweeper). P-47s, flying low altitude close support missions, bomb a critical target, and troops move ahead on the way to Saint Lo. Two German soldiers run to surrender. Saint Lo falls. Scenes of the devastation in the city.

Date: 1944, July
Duration: 2 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024435
A chained monkey looks in to a mirror sitting on ground during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France.

A chained monkey sits on ground during Madri Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. He holds a mirror and looks in to it. He turns around.

Date: 1945, August 23
Duration: 18 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024458
A boxing match at Camp Cleveland, France.

A boxing match at U.S. Army Camp Cleveland, Metz, France, right after end of World War Two. Two Army men box under watchful eye of a referee in the ring. Large crowd of American soldiers watch the boxing match. Boxers being attended in their respective corners. The winner raises his hands.

Date: 1945, August 23
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024459
Ingenious and humorous floats in a parade during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France (WW2)

Ingenious and humorous floats in a parade during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France during World War II. Two men under blankets in a car with a banner 'Post War Plans'. A man dressed as Statue of Liberty. United States flag. On a truck a man poses on a bed as a photographer takes his picture. Women stand in and around a coffee mug on a truck. 'American Red Cross' written on the truck. Soldiers sing at a microphone. Soldiers stand near signboard of canal street watch the parade. On a truck men work on electric poles. Men hoist American flag on 'Shemper field'. Tents in the background. Soldiers watch the parade. An explosion occurs on a truck. A soldier rides a horse followed by a tram.

Date: 1945, August 23
Duration: 4 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675024460
Girls participate in French beauty contest during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France.

Girls participate in French beauty contest during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. Girls stand on a stage. Soldiers watch the contest. Girls walk on the ramp passing soldiers. Judges make notes as girls pass by. Winners are awarded. (World War II period).

Date: 1945, August 23
Duration: 2 min 0 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024461