Cherbourg, France, 1944: Hill top in the center of the city of Cherbourg, was covered with…

Cherbourg, France, 06/27/1944

SC 332039Field no. ETO-HQ-44-6282RG 111

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Original caption

Hill top in the center of the city of Cherbourg, was covered with German pillboxes when captured by the 4th Infantry Division. Cherbourg France. 27 June 1944

Date: 06/27/1944
Place: Cherbourg, France · approximate position
Photographer: Petrony
Units: 4th Infantry Division
SC number: 332039
Field number: ETO-HQ-44-6282
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs