#271 Garand Picture of the Day - Ste Mere-Eglise, Normandy

[Mark in Rochester]

Normandy Invasion
During WWII, German prisoners are forced to march along road past advancing American troops; along road near Ste. Mere-Eglise.
Location: Ste Mere-Eglise, Normandy, France
Date taken: June 10, 1944
Photographer: Bob Landry

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[frankderrico]

Mark, All the Life magazine photos you have been putting up give me the impression the American media was on our side back then.....Frank

[paul1440]

Every time I see a bayonet on a M1 rifle I remember what the line from Band of Brothers, "You won't shoot as straight with that thing on."