13-092 Garand picture of the Day - Carentan - 506th

[Mark in Rochester]

Paratroops of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment landed in or near Carentan, France, a small town just two miles from a German battery.

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[daboone]

Notice there are those who pose for the camera and those who are distracted. Ah the spoils of war, God bless young ladies and wine!

[Allen Humphrey]

The guys don't seem to mind that she is wearing big 'ol boots with her dress!

[Bob Womack]

It's hard to make a fashion statement in an occupied country.

Bob

[Bill Hollinger]

They look like Jack Boots too!