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Hitler Declares War
is headlined as a paperboy sells a copy and military personnel
begin prepa4ing equipment |
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Air War Begins
as both land and carrier-based pilots ready for combat |
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Bridging The Gap
a combat photographer records the joining of U.S. forces and
Allies, probably in Italy as suggested by the columns in the
background |
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Jumpmaster Directs Paratroopers
exiting a C-47 jumping into Normandy |
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Enhanced Detail
of paratrooper bas relief panel |
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Utah Beach
is stormed by U.S. Army emerging from Higgins boats |
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Troops and Tanks
are engaged in advances against the enemy |
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Medics Render Aid
as casualties mount. A commo man calls in coordinates for
a strike. |