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

SC 192125 - A U.S. armored unit on the way to Coutances, France. 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 192110 - American infantrymen file unchallenged into Coutances after fierce battle which resulted in complete route of the Germans. 30 July, 1944

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 192010 - This photo, taken in La Chapelle-en-Juger, France, shows a couple of the many American armored vehicles of an armored command as they pass through a destroyed village in swift pursuit of the Germans. 27 July, 1944

SC 192111 - Sign in Coutances, now rid of Germans after fierce attack by American armor and infantry, warns that vehicles passing the line will meet the same fate as the tank. 30 July, 1944

SC 192139 - Heavy armor and artillery roll through a French town as Allied forces advance on all fronts in France. 30 July, 1944