70th Infantry Division mortar crew of D Company, 276th Infantry Regiment firing for effect during the battle for Forbach, France on February 27, 1945.
   Forbach is located on the German border approximately 15 minutes from the center of Saarbrücken, Germany, 

Mortar fire for effect

A soldier of the US Army is clearing a German mine-field in Normandy, France; 1944.

Clearing of land mines

U.S. First Infantry Division - Big Red One - troops going through the process procedure for the embarkation, bound for Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. In the front, 2 GIs pulling a hand-cart with supplies, others wait their turn; England, June 1944. 
