79th Infantry Division: Invasion of Normandy Series: Volume XIII
The 79th Infantry Division, also known as “The Cross of Lorraine”, was one of the follow-up American Infantry Divisions used in the invasion of France in mid June. The division would land in the Utah Beach sector, and quickly move to support the actions of the VII Corps in the capture of Cherbourg. The contents of this video show the action as was recorded by the 165th and 166th Signal Photo Companies, during this historic operation. The footage in this video is intended to be strictly that of the 79th Infantry Division and only shows other unit footage when two or more units are intertwined. This video contains footage covering the time from June 17, 1944, when the division was loading transports in England, to August 6, 1944 when the 79th Division takes part in the capture the town of Laval. Images included on this research video are soldiers of the 79th Infantry Division as they load transports in England for the invasion. GIs of the 79th on the move toward Cherbourg after arriving in France. Men of the 315th Inf. Reg. take many POWs as they enter Cherbourg. General Collins and commanders of VII Corps Divisions present Cherbourg back to French in a ceremony as men of the 79th watch on. German POWs are searched and processed by MPs of the 79th Div. The 79th Division moves through the captured town of La Haye du Puits. Men of the 79th Division display the use of various weapons near Lessay. Medics of the 304th Med. Bn. deliver wounded to the 45th Field Hospital. Troops of the 79th move south in the breakout of “Operation Cobra” and take the town of Laval, France with help of an armored division. Enjoy these close up shots of equipment, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, helmet markings, and of the faces of the men themselves on these candid reels of history. Add To Cart
79th Infantry Division: Invasion of Normandy Series: Volume
XIII
Run Time: 95 Min.
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