A major (or a Lt. Col.) and a captain pose with the US 3rd Army's one hundred thousandth German prisoner of war.

A round number - for sure

American Red Cross personnel bring cheers to soldiers of the 14th Armored Division by passing out donuts on the outskirts of a western European town. In the background is an M4A38 Sherman tank. On the right is an abandoned crate marked "Panzerfaust". 


Donut Dolls

US Army officers examine the effects of testing the 90mm M3 gun of a M36 Gun Motor Carriage on a Panther G tank, December, 1944.  The M36, which began to arrive on the European battlefield in August, 1944, was perhaps the best of the US tank destroyers, (reasonably) popular with crew.  Its big plus was its powerful 90mm gun - the effectiveness of which can be seen from this photo.  Best regards, JR.