French Civilians Fleeing Caen After Allied Shelling During D-Day Invasion, June 10, 1944 (SS-Kriegsberichter Zschäckel)

This black and white photograph captures a street scene in the war-torn European city of Caen, featuring damaged buildings and debris. French civilians are shown navigating the rubble-filled streets, some pulling carts containing salvaged belongings. The historical context, detailed on the back, identifies the scene as the aftermath of the D-Day invasion. The text states that French civilians are "fleeing hastily" from Caen, a city that was being shelled by "Anglo-Americans with ship artillery." The photograph was taken on June 10, 1944, by SS-Kriegsberichter Zschäckel.