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Upload21 Jun 2026Maj. Gen. Jeffery Broadwater, the V Corps deputy commanding general, surrounded by local and regional officials, marches toward an historic monument June 3 in Mortain, France. The DCG subsequently delivering featured remarks during a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Mortain held on “Hill 314” – the site of a remarkable defensive stand by 30th Infantry Division Soldiers 79 years ago. For five days, the DCG told an engaged local national crowd, around 700 surrounded Americans fought off assaults by the 17th Panzer Division, despite running dangerously low on ammunition and almost entirely lacking food and supplies. Despite losing 400 men during fierce fighting, the “GIs” held their crucial position until relief arrived, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy during the process. Their courageous stand helped ensure the continued success of the U.S. breakout from Normandy in June 1944. The DCG joined town and regional officials, the USAF-E Band, support Soldiers, organizers and citizens of the small, picturesque Norman town for a captivating ceremony. Grateful local officials presented the DCG the town medal after the event. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Litchfield, USACAPOC)
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Upload21 Jun 2026Maj. Gen. Jeffery Broadwater, the V Corps deputy commanding general, greets well-wishers June 3 in Mortain, France before delivering featured remarks during a ceremony commemorating the Battle of Mortain held on “Hill 314” – the site of a remarkable defensive stand by 30th Infantry Division Soldiers 79 years ago. For five days, the DCG told an engaged local national crowd, around 700 surrounded Americans fought off assaults by the 17th Panzer Division, despite running dangerously low on ammunition and almost entirely lacking food and supplies. Despite losing 400 men during fierce fighting, the “GIs” held their crucial position until relief arrived, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy during the process. Their courageous stand helped ensure the continued success of the U.S. breakout from Normandy in June 1944. The DCG joined town and regional officials, the USAF-E Band, support Soldiers, organizers and citizens of the small, picturesque Norman town for a captivating ceremony. Grateful local officials presented the DCG the town medal after the event. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Litchfield, USACAPOC)
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Upload21 Jun 2026Battle of Mortain Devastated German Tank
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Upload21 Jun 2026The formation of the "Caumont Gap". During the night of 9/10 June 1944 the German 352nd Infantry Division fell back under US pressure, creating a wide gap in the German front line. This was exploited by the British 7th Armoured Division in an attempt to flank the Panzer Lehr Division via Villers-Bocage and Point 213.
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Upload21 Jun 2026Allied and Axis dispositions on 12 June 1944 before Caen, Normandy. US pressure on the German 352nd Infantry Division forced a withdrawal which opened up a gap in the German line. This was exploited by the British, who attempted to flank the Panzerlehrdivision leading to the Battle of Villers-Bocage
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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich.- Aufsprühen von Tarnfarbe auf einen Jagdpanther (Panzerjäger "Panther"); KBZ Ob. West — Frankreich
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Upload21 Jun 2026This is a retouched picture , which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: recolored . The original can be viewed here: Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-721-0397-19, Frankreich, Jagdspanther erhält neue Farbe.jpg : . 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You can help by reporting errors and typos at Commons:Bundesarchiv/Error reports . Frankreich.- Aufsprühen von Tarnfarbe auf einen Jagdpanther (Panzerjäger "Panther"); KBZ Ob. West Title Frankreich, Jagdspanther erhält neue Farbe Depicted place France Date June 1944 date QS:P571,+1944-06-00T00:00:00Z/10 Collection German Federal Archives Native name Das Bundesarchiv Parent institution Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Location Koblenz (headquarters) Coordinates 50° 20′ 32.71″ N, 7° 34′ 21.22″ E Established 1946 Website www.bundesarchiv.de Authority file : Q685753 VIAF : 137346469 ISNI : 0000000405552728 LCCN : n92025526 NLA : 36455393 OSM : 1844909 WorldCat institution QS:P195,Q685753 Current location Propagandakompanien der Wehrmacht - Heer und Luftwaffe (Bild 101 I) Accession number Bild 101I-721-0397-19 Source This image was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the German Federal Archive (Deutsches Bundesarchiv) as part of a cooperation project . The German Federal Archive guarantees an authentic representation only using the originals (negative and/or positive), resp. the digitalization of the originals as provided by the Digital Image Archive .
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Upload21 Jun 2026This is a retouched picture , which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: recolored . The original can be viewed here: Bundesarchiv Bild 101I-717-0017-12, Frankreich, Jagdpanther.jpg : . 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You can help by reporting errors and typos at Commons:Bundesarchiv/Error reports . Frankreich.- Schwerer Jagdpanzer "Jagdpanther" (Sd.Kfz. 173) im Übungsgelände; KBZ Ob West Title Frankreich, Jagdpanther Depicted place France Date 1944 date QS:P571,+1944-00-00T00:00:00Z/9 Collection German Federal Archives Native name Das Bundesarchiv Parent institution Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Location Koblenz (headquarters) Coordinates 50° 20′ 32.71″ N, 7° 34′ 21.22″ E Established 1946 Website www.bundesarchiv.de Authority file : Q685753 VIAF : 137346469 ISNI : 0000000405552728 LCCN : n92025526 NLA : 36455393 OSM : 1844909 WorldCat institution QS:P195,Q685753 Current location Propagandakompanien der Wehrmacht - Heer und Luftwaffe (Bild 101 I) Accession number Bild 101I-717-0017-12 Source This image was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the German Federal Archive (Deutsches Bundesarchiv) as part of a cooperation project . 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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich, nach Invasion.- Jagdpanther, Panzerjäger "Panther" (8,8cm), (Sd.Kfz. 173) im Gelände; KBZ OB West — Frankreich
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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich.- Schwerer Jagdpanzer "Jagdpanther" (Sd.Kfz. 173) im Übungsgelände; KBZ Ob West — Frankreich
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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich, nach Invasion.- Jagdpanther, Panzerjäger "Panther" (8,8cm), (Sd.Kfz. 173) im Gelände; KBZ OB West — Frankreich
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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich.- Schwerer Jagdpanzer "Jagdpanther" (Sd.Kfz. 173) im Übungsgelände; KBZ Ob West — Frankreich
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Upload21 Jun 2026This is a retouched picture , which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: recolored . The original can be viewed here: Bundesarchiv Bild 101III-Zschaeckel-159-08, Fritz Rentrop.jpg : . 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You can help by reporting errors and typos at Commons:Bundesarchiv/Error reports . Sowjetunion.- Porträt Fritz Rentrop als Obersturmführer der Waffen-SS (Chef 2./SS-Fla.Abt. 2 der 2. SS-Division "Das Reich") mit Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes (verliehen am 13.10.1941), ca. Winter 1941; SS-PK Title Fritz Rentrop Depicted people Rentrop, Fritz: Offizier der Waffen-SS, Ritterkreuz (RK), Deutschland# Date 22 December 1941 date QS:P571,+1941-12-22T00:00:00Z/11 Collection German Federal Archives Native name Das Bundesarchiv Parent institution Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Location Koblenz (headquarters) Coordinates 50° 20′ 32.71″ N, 7° 34′ 21.22″ E Established 1946 Website www.bundesarchiv.de Authority file : Q685753 VIAF : 137346469 ISNI : 0000000405552728 LCCN : n92025526 NLA : 36455393 OSM : 1844909 WorldCat institution QS:P195,Q685753 Current location Propagandakompanien der Wehrmacht - Waffen-SS (Bild 101 III) Accession number Bild 101III-Zschaeckel-159-08 Source This image was provided to Wikimedia Commons by the German Federal Archive (Deutsches Bundesarchiv) as part of a cooperation project . 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Upload21 Jun 2026The first Norwegian volunteers taking the oath as new soldiers of Regiment Nordland of the Waffen-SS during a ceremony in Oslo, 30 January 1941.
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Upload21 Jun 2026Frankreich.- Kolonne von Motorrädern mit Beiwagen auf einer Landstraße ; SS-PK — Frankreich — Aditionnal description : Unit: 1. Waffen-SS-Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler (unit identification thanks to insigna on the side-car)
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Upload21 Jun 2026Drei SS-Offiziere bei Besprechung vor Kartentisch. vlnr: SS-Brigadeführer und General-Major der Waffen-SS, SS-Obergruppenführer und General der Waffen-SS Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski (Mitte; mit Orden Deutsches Kreuz in Gold, verliehen am 23.02.1943, ohn
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Upload21 Jun 2026Im Westen.- Hitler mit Dietrich und Angehörige der Waffen-SS bei einer Weihnachtsfeier
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Upload21 Jun 2026Information added by Wikimedia users. de: Waffen-SS in Norwegen, hier SS-Sturmmann mit Deutschem Schäferhund bei der Hundeausbildung en: Waffen-SS in Norwegian, here SS-Sturmmann with German Shepherd Dog on dog’s training ru: Ваффен-СС в Норвегии, СС-Штурмманн с Немецкой овчаркой он подготовке
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Upload21 Jun 2026Sowjetunion.- Unternehmen Zitadelle, Angehörige der Waffen-SS neben gepanzertem Fahrzeug — Russland
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