American soldiers head towards the French Coast.

National Archives and Records Administration1944-06-06

U.S. National Archives
United States

Original Caption: Coast Guard Ferries Reinforcements- Grim and determined, these American soldiers head towards the French Coast as the American Flag flies from the stern of their US Coast Guard landing barge as it speeds towards the invasion shore.

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Title: American soldiers head towards the French Coast.
Creator: National Archives and Records Administration
Date: 1944-06-06
Location: Normandy, France.

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2nd millennium European theatre of World War II France Invasion of Normandy Normandy Normandy Campaign Normandy landings Ocean Operation Overlord Western Front

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