US soldier in a temporary hospital setup in the church of San Dominico in Maori in 1943 during operation Avalanche the landing on the beaches near Salerno and the Amalfi Coast.
Then image: Robert Capa (used for educational purposes / no commercial use).
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel
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Maiori (2)
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Maiori (1)
Landing of soldiers near Salerno in the city of Maiori during Operation Avalanche september 1943.
Then image: Robert Capa (educational use)
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Aalst – Irish Guards (8)
The population of Aalst welcomes army units of the Irish Guards, 18 November 1944.
Then image: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Van de Poll
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Krefeld (4) – Uerdingen
After the fall of Uerdingen, Germany, to infantrymen of the 95th Infantry Division, guards are posted in streets of town to prevent infiltration by the enemy.
Then image: US Signal Corps / SC 336800
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Waalre
Allied tank from the Grenadier Guards on the market square in Waalre on 18 September 1944.
Then image: Erfgoed Waalre
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Heythuysen (5)
“Something for the folks back home” – Pvt. Ralph Hein, Henderson, Texas, poses in front of this windmill in Heythuysen, Holland, for Pvt. Richardson, Russellville, Little Rock, Ark. 27 February, 1945.
Then image: US Signal Corps / SC 201705
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / G. Kailuhu – Cor Sleutel
Leveroy (3)
Canadian or British troops passing the village of Leveroy around November 1944. They are welcomed by the locals.
Then image: Life Magazine – George Sik
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Heythuysen (4)
Allied Soldiers after the liberation in Heythuysen around november 1944. The slogan reads “Wir kapitulieren nie” or “We do not surrender” and was still there in 1973.
Note: The building burned down in 1973 and was fully renovated.
Then image: © Archief Heemkundevereniging Heythuysen
Now image: www.NOWstalgia.EU / Cor Sleutel
Sevelen (1)
Infantry of the 35th Division, 9th U.S. Army move through the town of Sevelen, Germany, clearing German snipers out as they move forward. 3 March, 1945.
Then image: Signal Corps / SC 336784
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