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The first Junction between the British end American armies in France is effected as units of both armies meet near Chambois, France, where the Allied arnies are closing the gap on…
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Chambois, France, 1944: The first Junction between the British end American armies in France…

Chambois, France, 09/19/1944

SC 192968Field no. ETO-HQ-44-11686RG 111
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The first Junction between the British end American armies in France is effected as units of both armies meet near Chambois, France, where the Allied arnies are closing the gap on German forces. Shown left to right: Lt. Harold Ashby, in command of a British armored unit; Major Harold Delp; and Lt. Col. Earl Disly, both members of the 5th U.S. Army Corps. France, 19 Aug 44.

Date
09/19/1944
Place
Chambois, France · approximate position
Photographer
Anders
People
Lt. Harold Ashby; Major Harold Delp; Lt. Col. Earl Diely
SC number
192968
Field number
ETO-HQ-44-11686
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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