Abandoned French fortification on the French-German border, May 1940

Abandoned French fortification

1945. Général Leclerc, commander of the 2nd armored division, discusses with his officers on the road leading to Berchtesgaden and Hitler's eagle nest.   

On the road to Berchtesgaden

23rd of november 1944. This Stuart tank under french colors, named after the famous battle of Valmy and belongind to the 501st regiment of combat tanks (part of the 2nd armored division), is advancing toward Strasbourg, in Alsace. 