An MP from the US 29th Infantry Division, with a just surrendered German POW on the approach road to Saint-Lô, France; June 1944.


German POW with MP

American soldiers pose against the background (Erpel tunnel - opposite of Remagen - side) of Ludendorff (Remagen) bridge, which was captured intact by U.S. Forces on March 7, but collapsed ten days later, on March 17, 1945.

Pose for posterity

On April 4, 1941 he was promoted to major general and made Commanding General (CG) of the 2nd Armored Division. Patton strongly emphasized the need for armored forces to stay in constant contact with opposing forces.  “Tanks are new and special weapon - newer than as special, and certainly as valuable as the airplane” - said he... 