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Southampton, England, 1944: American assault troops, with their equipment, move across the…

Southampton, England, 06/08/1944

SC 190053Field no. ETO-HQ-44-4805RG 111
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American assault troops, with their equipment, move across the channel in a steady flow, supporting their comrades who made the initial landings. The fighting men remain in their vehicles ready for action or for instant debarkation. Invasion of France. 8 June 1944

Date
06/08/1944
Place
Southampton, England · approximate position
Photographer
Himes
SC number
190053
Field number
ETO-HQ-44-4805
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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