Sherman Fireflys with tank-killing 17 pounder guns, lie in wait for any German Panzers attempting to strike the long, vulnerable British column barreling down the road. The 21st Panzer Division was twice bested on D-Day by a combination of Fireflys, M-10 tank destroyers with 3 inch guns, and towed 17 pounders, like the one in the foreground. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

Sherman Fireflys

Burning sherman

Shortly before takeoff, British Paratroopers receive last minute instruction. These Paratroopers would rely on the success of the Glider troops landing just ahead of them on D-Day. (scanned by HOS Bandit)