Army Engineers preparing to embark for the Normandy coast. In addition to their M-1 Garand Rifles, and the gas masks held in the dark grey plastic bags worn over their chests, the engineers are carrying the tools of their trade; Bangalore torpedo sections, rope, sachel charges, and reels of primacord. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

Combat Engineers

On D-Day afternoon, paratroopers of the 82nd. Airborne Division take a well-earned break in a french town, before moving on to their next objective. (scanned by HOS Bandit)

82nd Airborne

Lieutenant Lary points at number 14,Georg Fleps,the German soldier who is supposed to have fired the first shots.On 16 july 1945 the trial ended,43 Germans recieved the dead penalty,22 got live,2 got 20years and 5 got & 10 years each.Among those who got the dead penalty were Peiper and Fleps.However on 22-12-1956 Peiper was released from prison despite American objections.