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Old 04-02-2008, 01:20 AM   #1
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D-Day June 6th 1944 (Normandy Invasion Photos)

Thought everyone would like to see some interesting photos, now that I finally figured out the photo posting avenue. You may need to click on the thumb-nails for larger photos?
I believe these photos have never been seen, since 1944-1945. I have access to several thousand of these World War 11 photos. These are German "Beetle" mini-tanks. They were constructed and packed with explosives, designed for anti-troop landings on the Normandy Beach-head, in June 1944. Fortunately many of these "Beetle" tanks did not operate correctly. The USN Ordnance experts shown in the photos, are removing the explosive charges. Later, many of these "Beetle" tanks were shipped to England and the US, by USAAF pilots. They used these tanks in many Officers Clubs, as caddies for delivering drinks. They were radio controlled. Hope everyone enjoyed this historical trivia..
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Old 04-02-2008, 01:22 AM   #2
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:02 AM   #4
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Photo #1: Normandy, Japanese man, wearing Nazi uniform, in a roundup of German prisoners. France. 1944.

Photo #2: Normandy Beach June 1944-61 Mongolians in German service who were captured at Normandy. They are en route to an Allied prisoner of war camp.
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:07 AM   #5
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:11 AM   #6
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Spitfires in action Normandy June 1944
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:15 AM   #7
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A German sniper surrenders...Normandy June 1944
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Old 04-03-2008, 08:20 AM   #8
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Pre-Invasion, Normandy Beach June 1944, U.S. Army Rangers await invasion signal in landing craft, circa early June 1944.
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very interesting thanks for sharing!
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Man these pictures are something Thanks Marine 1 It would be cool if you see a family member in one...A.H
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