9th Armored Division, 1 March 1945, Germany
Signal Corps Photo. This appears to be a M26 with its turret pointing to the rear for travel. The M26 was just coming into service at this time.
Iran declared war on Japan.
Franklin Roosevelt reported on the Yalta Conference. He was unable to stand.
The Wehrmacht launched an offensive around Lauban.
The Ninth Army took Mönchengladbach.
"Infantrymen of the U.S. Third Army move through war-torn city of Prum, Germany, of which little is left but blasted buildings and debris-littered streets. 1 March, 1945. 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division."
"After the town of Disternich, Germany, fell to units of the 9th Armored Division, civilians are gathered to be interrogated by military authorities. 1 March, 1945. Company A, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division." This is an interesting photograph for a variety of reasons, one of which simply is to note what's occurring, the interrogation of civilians in the Westphalian town of Disternich. Note the peasant like appearance of the German civilians. Peasantry is probably exactly what they are. Note also the medic. This was for an interrogation, but there must have been a concern that the civilians would be sick or injured. The soldier on the right with the M1 Garand provides us with a really good example of Maine Hunting Shoes in use by the U.S. Army. Note also his armored division shoulder patch.
"Children of parents left destitute in wake of German retreat from Manheim, Germany, receive milk after civilians were able to round up food for themselves. Scene in sector held by 3rd Armored Division of 1st U.S. Army. 1 March, 1945. Photographer: W. B. Allen, 165th Signal Photo Co." Note that the boy in the foreground is wearing a classic German mutze with some sort of cap device.
Michael Strank, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag on Iwo Jima, lost his life in the battle.
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