Etieneville, France, 1944: Standing amid the ruin and wreckage is the crucifix unscathed despite…

Etieneville, France, 06/21/1944

SC 352241Field no. ETO-HQ-44-5622RG 111

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Standing amid the ruin and wreckage is the crucifix unscathed despite the withering fire by Allies supporting the American's advance into the Donne River area. 21 June 1944

Date: 06/21/1944
Place: Etieneville, France · approximate position
Photographer: Riley
SC number: 352241
Field number: ETO-HQ-44-5622
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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