The German Counter Offensive 16-22 December 1944: Two American soldiers, Thomas Richardson and G Leach, examining a German parachute found in the forest. The Germans hoped to spread confusion by infiltrating small groups of specially-trained English speaking troops with captured uniform and equipment to perform sabotage and intelligence missions.


The Ardennes

In April 1945 LIFE it has edited version of this Capa photo that blocks out faces of soldiers. Here is unedited image. Chap on right received a fatal sniper shot to forehead minutes after this photo was taken.

CAPA UNEDITED MG Team

Flamethrower Sherman m4 action  german position in France