A line of American tanks in support of infantry troops in the Colmar Pocket. Behind each tank are spent shells from their role as artillery support.
(photo courtesy of Howard Nickelson)
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Colmar Pocket

After the 30th regiment secured Wickerschwihr on Jan. 27, the 12-man crew of an eight-inch M-115 howitzer along with an M-2 .50 cal. heavy machine gun is placed for supporting action in the battle. Near Wickerschwihr in Holtzwihr, 20-year old Audie Murphy performed his heroic action atop a burning tank destroyer earning his Medal of Honor. texag57


Photographer Kneels on the street covered with Japanese invasion money.

Rangoon, 1945