Loading of American wounded into a Douglas C-47 (Skytrain) transport aircraft on the ALG A-21 (Advanced Landing Ground) in the Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, France, area. On the Douglas C-47, there were 24 stretchers. The flight to the UK lasted 45 minutes.

Forward the injured to England

There are many quotes attributed to Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr (1885-1945), one of which is - ” Never let the enemy pick the battle site.”.

Surprise the enemy where he is...

Soldier of the American 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, Thomas J. Barnes, wounded during an airborne landing on the Philippine island of Corregidor; February, 1945.