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Beginning of the D-Day invasion of France, during World War II

U.S. Paratroopers boarding C-47 aircraft, on June 5th, 1944 during World War 2. Huge naval task force underway in the English Channel. C-47s loaded with paratroopers taking off, the evening of June 5th. C-47s taking off towing gliders. Formations of C-47s and gliders passing over the Naval task force in the English Channel. Three pet dogs with troops on one of the ships.

Date: 1944, June 5
Duration: 2 min 54 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024430
American aircraft attack a truck and railroad train in France

American aircraft attacks a truck on road as the driver runs for a ditch in France during World War II, shortly after the D-Day invasion at Normandy. Aircraft also strikes a moving railroad train causing an explosion to occur. Explosion sets the train on fire. Shot sometime between June 6 and June 9, 1944 (D-Day and D plus 3).

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038170
Various scenes of Allied troops participating in D-Day Invasion on beaches of Normandy France

A landing craft carrying Allied troops sinks in rough sea off beach at Normandy, France. Men are thrown in water and one of them swims to a life preserver. Smoke rises from beaches during battle. Fires dot the battlefield. British forces at Sword Beach. View of U.S. military trucks, tanks and DUKWS (amphibious truck), rolling onto the beach with U.S. Army soldiers are seen in the background. All footage from between D-Day and D-Day plus 3 (June 6 - June 9, 1944). (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 6
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038173
British and U.S. troops advance forward into French towns just after D-Day invasion of France.

British troops advance along a railway track in France near Normandy. British troops at West Wall (Siegfried Line). Destroyed German fortification. Several dead German soldiers are seen. View of SU soldiers on patrol in streets as they meet French civilians. They advance along a cemetery wall. U.S. Army soldiers try to find sniper's position by raising a cloth covered stick. Footage shot between June 6 and June 9, 1944 (D-Day to D plus 3) (World War II period).

Date: 1944, June 7
Duration: 1 min 35 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038175
Logistic operations on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France,during World War 2

Wreckage of U.S. landing craft USS LCI(L)-497 in water's edge at invasion beachhead in Normandy, France. Logistic operations are underway, following the June 6th Allied invasion in World War II. A barrage balloon flies above a hill overlooking Omaha beach. At left edge of frame, the end of a Rhino Ferry is seen with one of its engines and screw (propeller) touching the sand. On the beach are two large white markers on poles, to guide arriving craft. A path (draw) upward and through the hill is seen in the background. In fading light, military equipment is silhouetted atop the hill. Soldiers walk along the beach. Closeup of some damage on hull, and then camera shows entire beached Landing Craft Infantry LCI(L) number 497, appearing otherwise, intact. The LCI had hit a mine during troop unloading operations on June 6, 1944. Views across the wide drained sand beach, at very low tide. Three army trucks backed up to a beached Rhino Ferry, are being loaded with supplies, by soldiers who slide them down from the barge on wooden planks. Closeup of the unloading/loading operations.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675038216
Loading of P-47s on aircraft carriers and 19th Fighter Squadron men embarking on ships at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.

The Pacific campaign on the Island of Saipan, Mariana Islands during World War II. P-47 Thunderbolt planes loaded aboard carriers in Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. P-47s of the 318th Fighter Group, 19th Fighter Squadron , are loaded aboard the two aircraft carriers, USS Manila Bay and USS Natoma Bay, at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. Among the aircraft seen are: P-47 named "Big Baduzi;" P-47 number 42-75783 named "Little Rock-ette;" one named "The Wicked Wench;" and one with serial number 43-2530. Various views of aircraft being loaded on carriers from dock area. Crane in operation. Plane being swung over onto the deck where it is pushed on the elevator and moved down into the hold of the ship. Air Force mechanics working with Navy personnel moving planes and placing them below deck. Navy personnel pushing the aircraft around into position above and below the deck of carrier. Sailors cut loose the mooring lines. Several officers and sailors standing on deck of a carrier as they move out of the harbor. View across Pearl Harbor at Diamond Head mountain in background. Remaining ground crews, support personnel, and others of the 318th Fighter Group assembled on the pier, ready to embark on a troop ship, June 6, 1944. They commence boarding via a gangplank, being checked off as they board.(This third convoy, departs on June 7th.) Various sections of ship with views looking out across at land and ships parked in the harbor.

Date: 1944, June
Duration: 5 min 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675047534