imagine what it must've meant to the people to see our guys (3rd infantry div supported by the 36th and 45th) and to be free at last. Notice roadside shrine to right in photo - the juxtaposition of the "welcome to our liberators" sign and the crucifix remind us that the sacrifices made for the freedom of others were great indeed.
Tiny elderly lady with cane joins citizens of Lons Le Saunier to welcome our guys in Sept 4'44
Haunting and incongruous photo of GIs in break from war at a dance in Villemonfroy. No joy in those faces.
MP with monkey in Vesoul Sept '44. Where would he have gotten a monkey??
Little boy appears to be looking at soldiers boot as VI Corps rests in advance to the Moselle.
Bourgonce October 44 artillery unit's shelter. How long would WE last in one of these?
wounded soldier Biarville Nov 5th '44