The Digital Collections of the National WWII Museum : Oral Histories

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View of farmlands in the French countryside in 1945.

American soldiers in assault boats cross the Mosel River during battle. "ETO-HQ-45-19849. Ryan. 14 Mar. Signal corps...

"View of typical country between Liege, Belgium and German border." Lige, Belgium. 1945.

Photograph. American soldiers and their armored vehicle stopped on a snowy roadway. Personal caption on photo reverse...

Photograph. View looking out across the Rhine River. Personal caption on photo reverse: "The Rhine river / March 45 /...

Photograph. John Janik standing next to his half track armored vehicle with painted cat insignia. Personal caption on...

Soldiers butchering meat at an outdoor table. "Vienne, France." 1944-45

A soldier and a woman in civilian clothes in front of large door, possibly a church, probably in Germany, on an unknown...

View of city street, Berlin, Germany in April 1945.

Photograph. LCVP [landing craft, vehicle, personnel] transporting American servicemen to a transportation ship....

Photograph. Technical Sergeant Hogan striking a fighter's pose in front of a tent. Personal caption on reverse: "T/Sgt...

Lt. Bernard J. Mertzweiller poses next to an 8.8 cm (88 mm) German Flak Gun on the French coast in 1945. "On French...

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