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Allied Soldier in Brest
September 18, 1944
Allied soldier posing in Brest, France, in front of a bombed-out building, smoking a cigarette. The street is covered with rubble.
Prisoner of War Cage
September 18, 1944
Prisoner of war cage at the 2nd Division Camp at Guipavas, France. Groups of Nazi prisoners are being guarded by Allied soldiers.
Attack On Brest
September 8, 1944
View of the attack on Brest, France, an important Channel port, from German forces on Hill 105. Eventually, after a fierce defense, the Germans surrendered Brest to the Allies on September 18th.
Robert Doyle in Brest
September 18, 1944
Robert Doyle views the destruction on a street in Brest, France. On the left is a damaged military truck with three soldiers standing. Behind Doyle are two more soldiers, one smoking a cigarette. O...
Soldiers with Jeep View Smoke from Brest
September 8, 1944
View of distant smoke from the battle surrounding Brest, France. In the foreground, soldiers are parked in a large field with an air support radio jeep. They are controlling Allied dive bomber numb...
Robert Doyle on Tank Landing Ship
January 2, 1944
Robert Doyle on a LST (Landing Ship, Tank) after the landing at Saidor, New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea). He has binoculars in his hands.
