Allied invasion fleet seen from the mouth of the Orne River, Caen, 1944
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Photograph. Allied invasion fleet seen from the mouth of the Orne River. Translated German caption on photo reverse: "Combat area at the mouth of the Orne. In the background, the invasion fleet of the Anglo-Americans in front of the mouth of the Orne, who seek to protect themselves from air attack with barrage balloons. In the foreground, landing obstacles, the so-called 'Rommel's Asparagus,' and a powered landing craft. Area of Caen, 11/6/44." Near Caen, France. 11 June 1944
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06/11/1944
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
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Caen
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49.183
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-0.367