SC 192096 - A patrol of American infantrymen scout through the town of Coutances, France, while it is still under German 88mm fire. 29 July, 1944

SC 192109 - While it is still under German 88mm fire, a patrol of American infantrymen scout through the town of Coutances, France. 29 July, 1944

SC 192110 - American infantrymen file unchallenged into Coutances after fierce battle which resulted in complete route of the Germans. 30 July, 1944

SC 192112 - An American infantry patrol passes an unscarred cathedral in the midst of heavy damage in Coutances, France. 28 July, 1944

SC 191955 - Small U.S. patrols search through the ruins of St. Lo, France, to eliminate any remaining German artillery observers who may direct German artillery fire to the town from the Nazi positions south of the town. 26 July, 1944

SC 192132 - Armored vehicles pass through the town of Coutances, France, in rapid pursuit of the retreating Germans. 31 July, 1944

SC 192042 - U.S. tanks pass through the wrecked streets of Coutances, France, on their way to the sea beyond the town. 30 July, 1944

SC 191954 - A Yank patrol picks its way through the village of St. Lo, France, now in blasted ruins after its fall to the Allies

SC 192125 - A U.S. armored unit on the way to Coutances, France. 31 July, 1944