Soldiers of the 1st Polish Armoured Division are being welcomed by cheering residents the Dutch town of Gilze as they march down Bisschop de Vetplein, late October 1944.
Then image: © IWM HU 106411
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Infantry and carriers of 2nd Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders move up for the attack on Tilburg, 27 October 1944.
Note: The photo is taken on the Oirschotseweg to Moergesteld taken near the junction with the Beekersberg. The house on the left is still there.
Then image: © IWM B 11391
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Troops of the 2nd Glasgow Highlanders on Churchill tanks cross a bridge over a stream near Dirschot (read: Oirschot).
Then image: © IWM B 11356
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A bridge being layed by a Churchill bridgelayer across the river at Moergestel, 26 October 1944.
Then image: © IWM B 11364
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Kangaroos carrying men of the 7th Seaforth Highlanders in Moergestel at the Oisterwijkseweg , 26 October 1944.
Then image: © IWM B 11368
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A universal carrier crossing a temporary bridge in Moergestel, 26 October 1944.
Then image: © IWM B 11366
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Elements of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Division moving into Berchtesgaden on 4 May 1945. The M4 Sherman tank of the 756th Tank Battalion was coming from Bischofswiesen to the north, and had just passed through the small town of Stanggass.
Then image: National Archives, RG 111-SC 204345
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Supply lorries pass burning buildings in Bocholt, 31 March 1945. In the lead is an
Austin K5, with a CMP Chevrolet following behind.
Then image: © IWM BU 2825
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German soldiers, who already surrendered, were marched out of the city of Aachen.
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