Two American soldiers are in a prone position near a sign indicating the proximity of the Front line. The first one is armed with an M3 submachine gun, the other with an M1 carbine; France, 1944. 

Close to the Front line

US troops of the 7th Armored Division guard German officers captured during the division’s drive on St. Vith, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge, 23 January 1945. 

Captive German officers

War Correspondent Ernie Pyle taking a break with troops in northern France, 18 June 1944.
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