United States Army Third Armored Division in destroyed village of Gressenich, Germany during World War II. Glass jars with spilled nuts, grains or lentils on the ground. A portrait of Adolf Hitler with shattered glass lying on the ground. United States soldiers hang laundry on clothesline surrounded by damaged houses. Soldiers bring items to their Jeep.
United States soldiers in Merode Castle during World War II. The Castle of Merode (Kreuzherrenstraße 1, 52379 Langerwehe, Germany) damaged by bombing and shelling attack. Castle tower is seen with gaping hole and roof partially destroyed from damage. A pile of debris is seen in the destroyed stone castle tower. Jeeps are parked in front of the castle. United States soldiers enter and exit through castle gate. Two soldiers salute as they leave the gate. A destroyed bedroom in Merode Castle. Portraits and photographs still hang from walls. Debris of stone and wood in blasted room. Soldiers gather outside the castle. A young tired soldier with haunted expression sitting on the back fender of a Jeep stares at the camera. A group of soldiers standing outside Merode Castle.
United States Army 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Division infantry troops and tanks are halted on the road to Houffalize, Wallonia, Belgium. Sign with word written with chalk reads “Laurence”. A soldier sweeps the field for land mines using a minesweeper during World War II. A shell explodes near the soldier. Soldiers run for cover after German shells hit their area nearby. United States soldier cameraman runs for cover. The soldier detecting mines earlier carries his minesweeper as he runs away along with other soldiers. The soldiers hide behind tanks.
United States and Christian cross flags flying on top of ship transporting United States troops of the 81st Infantry Division during World War II. Soldier plays organ. Soldier reads a prayer book. Servicemen and sailors attend religious service. They pray. They kneel in unison.
Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bombers flying in formation during the Battle of Angaur in World War II. Aerial view of United States landing circling near Angaur. Fighters strafe Japanese positions on Angaur Island. Officer gives orders for first wave to deploy over the telephone. An officer wearing a T-45 lip microphone responds . First wave of 322nd regiment landing craft head to Angaur Island Red Beach. U.S. Army troops inside landing craft underway. Animated map shows arrow pointing at Red Beach, Angaur. United States troops on armored tracked vehicles landing on shore. Soldiers advance to the beach after the Higgins boat door opens. Armored vehicles fire at Japanese positions from the beachhead. Soldiers in prone position as smoke envelopes the scorched coastal jungle. Close ups of soldiers under fire and digging in.
United States 81st Infantry Division M4 Sherman tanks and troops on the beach head of Angaur during the Pacific War in World War II. Medics carry casualty in stretcher and treat patient on the beach. A soldier holds his helmet to shield a wounded soldier's eyes. Another holds a patient’s IV fluid. More troops land on the beach. 81st Infantry Division “Wildcats” Soldiers receive more ammunition from Higgins boat. The soldiers carry supplies. Japanese fire hits American ammo dump on the beach, creating an explosion. United States troops with water hose put down fire in ammo dump. Major General Paul J. Mueller talking to another military official on Angaur. Officers walk in knee-deep water as they land on the beach. General Mueller inspects Angaur.
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