Two tired US infantrymen undisturbed by the noises of war at nearby Cisterna, find peace and sleep in an open dugout after their first night of fighting in the new beachhead offensive. 25 May, 1944.

SC 192004 - While the ruined town is still being shelled by German tanks and artillery, this tired Yank infantryman takes himself a well-earned nap in Marigny, France. 26 July, 1944

SC 192046-S - Pvt. Joseph Battaglia, Buffalo, N.Y., sleeps in a picture-lined foxhole at the front lines, somewhere in France. 31 July, 1944

SC 190869 - British crew members of an LST have their first night of decent rest after having been brought to shore in smaller landing craft. Omaha Beach, France.

Pfc. Hugo J. Wagner (left), Ferdernan, Indiana, and Pfc. Albert W. Weaver, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., in a pillow which had been occupied by Japs a few hours earlier.

SC 190736 - Dead German lies along railroad which was strong point during the battle for Cisterna. May 25, 1944.

SC 191952 - While our bombers are busy pasting the enemy, Cpl. Anthony Pinto takes advantage of the time and partakes of a noonday snack

SC 191924 - 1st Sgt. Steve Chicos, of Gary, Ind., relaxes in his improved version of a foxhole, complete with electric light, somewhere in France. 26 July, 1944

SC 192073-S - After German shelling, Yanks dig men buried in their foxholes by the side of the road and hedgerow, somewhere in France. 25 July, 1944