Through the Camera's Eye:
The Allison Collection 
of World War II Photographs (continued)

Date      

Image #

Caption

7-14-44

77.09.813

Caen, France—British troops make their way precariously over the wreckage piled feet high in the streets of Caen as they advance into the town following the German retreat. They had to be constantly on the alert as the Nazis had left the streets heavily mined. Note the second Tommy carries a rolled stretcher.
Credit: British official photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.814

New York Bureau
War Struck Here
Caen, France—As far as the eye can see, these buildings of Caen have been blasted by shells and bombs or burned as a result of Nazi vandalism. To the left the Cathedral tower, with the top blasted off, stretches bleakly to the sky. This was the sight which greeted British and Canadian troops, entering the city on July 9, on the heels of the retreating Germans.
Credit: British official photo from ACME

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77.09.2533

Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Yanks in a Spot – 4
Nemi Valley, Italy – Once the peaceful site of fragrant vineyards and the center of a flourishing wine-grape business, beautiful Nemi Valley, near Rome, was turned into a hot spot recently when a scouting patrol of Yank Infantrymen, guided by Italian partisans, found German strength much greater than they had suspected. Our boys had to fight their way out through holes in a wall of enemy machine gun fire. Now the tables are turned and the Yanks, protected by a stone wall, are dishing it out to enemy troops in the valley below.
Credit: Yank Magazine photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.2534

Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Yanks in a Spot – 3
Nemi Valley, Italy – Once the peaceful site of fragrant vineyards and the center of a flourishing wine-grape business, beautiful Nemi Valley, near Rome, was turned into a hot spot recently when a scouting patrol of Yank Infantrymen, guided by Italian partisans, found German strength much greater than they had suspected. Our boys had to fight their way out through holes in a wall of enemy machine gun fire. Here, dashing into cover provided by the bushes at upper left, the Yank shown running in ACME photo # Yan 730150 is safe. His buddies keep their guns barking as they wait for the next member of the patrol to make his break.
Credit: Yank Magazine photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.2535

Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Yanks in a Spot – 5
Nemi Valley, Italy – Once the peaceful site of fragrant vineyards and the center of a flourishing wine-grape business, beautiful Nemi Valley, near Rome, was turned into a hot spot recently when a scouting patrol of Yank Infantrymen, guided by Italian partisans, found German strength much greater than they had suspected. Our boys had to fight their way out through holes in a wall of enemy machine gun fire. Here, Italians who led the fighters to concealed German positions in the valley crouch low behind a pile of debris as the Yanks send bullets screaming into enemy positions.
Credit: Yank Magazine photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.2536

Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Yanks in a Spot – 1
Nemi Valley, Italy – Once the peaceful site of fragrant vineyards and the center of a flourishing wine-grape business, beautiful Nemi Valley, near Rome, was turned into a hot spot recently when a scouting patrol of Yank Infantrymen, guided by Italian Partisans found German strength much greater than they had suspected. Our boys had to fight their way out through holes in a wall of enemy machine gun fire. Here, one member of the patrol has completed his dash across the hot spot while another Yank lies on the ground, waiting his turn to run for it.
Credit: Yank Magazine photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.2704

ACME Photog Turned New Guinea Prof.
Port Moresby, New Guinea – ACME Newspictures War Correspondent, Frank Prist, Jr. seems to be in fairly good shape for secretaries at his office in Port Moresby, New Guinea. To make sure that his native help know the workings of American machines he is well prepared, and qualified, to turn professor of typewriterology. As he teaches one of the boys where to punch the dollar sign on the keyboard, the other turns the tables on Prist and becomes cameraman for the occasion. By the way, that’s Prist on the extreme right.
Credit: ACME photo by Frank Prist, Jr., War Pool Correspondent.

7-14-44

77.09.2705

New York Bureau
Troops Meet – Imphal-Kohima Road Opened
Burma – British Officers who had battered their way southward through Kohima greet Indian Troops from the south after the two groups of fighting men joined forces north of Imphal in a move that opened the whole of the Imphal-Kohima Road and eliminated further penetration by the Japs into India. Fighting under the worst possible monsoon conditions, and in the most bitter battles on the Burma front, remnants of Japanese Forces were cleared from the last part of the road.
Credit: British Official photo from ACME

7-14-44

77.09.3707a

Children Evacuated from London
London, Eng.—A policewoman reassures these children who are being evacuated from London to a zone which is safe from the Nazi flying bombs which have been hitting at southern England. Tagged for identification, these youngsters embark upon their new adventure with smiles, even though most of them are leaving their parents behind in London.
Credit: ACME.

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77.09.3708a

Welcome for Incoming British
Caen, France—After a massive land, sea, and air assault, the British and Canadian forces finally entered Caen on July 9, 1944, on the heels of the retreating Germans. Rushing forward to greet the advance troops with smiles of welcome and outstretched hands are Capt. Gille, President of the Committee of Liberation of Calvados, and M. Deuvre, the Prefect of the Calvados, two patriots who remained in the ruined town.
Credit: British official photo from ACME.

7-15-44

77.09.286

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New York Bureau
Survived Destroyer Escort Sinking
Charleston, S.C. -- Recently returned to the States aboard a hospital ship and now under-going treatment a the Naval Hospital in the Charleston Navy Yard for injured backs, these three sailors were among survivors of the sinking of the U.S. Destroyer Escort Fechteler in the Mediterranean during the month of May. Seaman 2/c Edward Laurence Andruss, Malden, Mass., adds his autograph to the many decorating the cast on Seaman 2/c ...vin Garvin Pritchett, Dallas, Tex., while Water Tender 2/c ...k John Galanic, ...ain, O., looks on.
Credit (US Navy Photo from ACME)

7-15-44

77.09.815

New York Bureau
French Refugees Sheltered by Allies
Caen, France—Crowded into a cathedral when the British and Canadian forces captured Caen, hundreds of French refugees lived, ate, and slept within their hallowed confines. Now, with mopping-up operations of the city completed, the refugees are being slowly evacuated under Allies care, and those whose homes have been destroyed, will be given shelter elsewhere.
Credit: British official radiotelephoto from ACME

7-15-44

77.09.1001

RADIOPHOTO
NEW YORK BUREAU
BRIG. GEN. ROOSEVELT ON HIS LAST RIDE
FRANCE – This last picture of the late Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt shows the soldier-statesman on his last inspection trip riding his jeep “Rough Rider”. Photo was taken at an Infantry post in France. The infectious smile of the late General is an indication of why he was worshipped by the men he commanded.
Credit: Signal Corps photo via OWI Radiophoto from ACME

7-15-44

77.09.2711

New York Bureau
Young Chinese Soldier
China – Seven-year-old Pvt. Koo Ho King is graphic proof that youth is no barrier to service in the Chinese Army. Many of the best soldiers in the Chinese Armies are youngsters in their teens. Here Pvt. Koo and some of his fellow soldiers move up supplies in the offensive against the Japs along the Salween River Front.
Credit: Signal Corps photo from ACME

7-15-44

77.09.3996.a-b

New York Bureau
ATC’S COVER GIRL
NEW YORK—Pvt. Lucille Berman (left), of the Ferrying Division, Love Field, Dallas, Tex., has been acclaimed Typical WAC by the Air Transport Command. The contest was judged solely by Harry Conover (right) who chose the winner from letters written by various soldiers describing the virtues of their candidate. Cpl. Bernie Berman, Jacksonville, Fla., who wrote the winning letter, married Pvt. Berman three days after she was announced the winner. Pvt. Berman was given official tribute at the Conover Model Agency today (July 15).
Credit (ACME)

7-15-44

77.09.4267.a-b

New York Bureau
SINKERS FOR THE JAVA
LA HAYE DU PUITS, FRANCE—With a sly grin on his face and a twinkle in his eye, Pvt. Paul Taylor, Springfield, Mo., Division Artillery H.Q. mess cook, pauses enroute with a surprise for the ever-hungry Yank forces in his division. His peculiar knack with a few simple ingredients has produced two lovely platters of raised doughnuts, and with a little java, the boys have a great treat in store for them.
Credit (ACME) (WP)

7-15-44

77.09.4268.a-b

New York Bureau
FRENCH ARMY VETS FETE BASTILLE DAY
FRANCE—Proudly carrying the tricolor of France, these French Army veterans march through a street in Bayeux, France, during Bastille Day celebrations. British troops in the French town joined in the festivities which symbolize the triumph of freedom for the peoples of the world.
Credit (Signal Corps Radiotelephoto from ACME)

7-15-44

77.09.4273.a-b

New York Bureau
NEWEST THING IN AIR RAID MILLINERY
LONDON, ENG.—Ingenuous English milliners have come forth with this new be-ribboned, be-ruffled, and be-feathered version of the tin helmet. Designed to be worn during air raids by England’s fashionable, it features felt V’s and morse V-signs around the brim and a wealth of red-dotted black veiling which ties coyly under the chin. The whole concoction is topped by a large bow with a curled feather. Milady, this is truly the last word-le dernier cri!
Credit (ACME)

7-16-44

77.09.816.a

Radiotelephoto
New York Bureau
So That All May Know Her Shame
Cherbourg, France—Known to have collaborated with the Axis during German rule in Normandy, this Frenchwoman pays the price required of all female friends of the Boche. While loyal natives gather around, one patriot shears the hair from the girl’s head. With other collaborationists, she was later paraded around the streets of Cherbourg.
Credit: Signal Corps radiotelephoto from ACME

7-16-44

77.09.818

Radiotelephoto
New York Bureau
Transported to Safety
Bayeux, France—RAF officers carry the luggage of nuns who were transported to liberated Bayeux from the fighting fronts in Normandy. Nearly 100 Benedictine sisters were evacuated from Caen and surrounding areas where fighting was in progress. One of the sisters leads a little dachshund.
Credit: British official photo via U.S. Signal Corps radiotelephoto from ACME

7-16-44

77.09.819

New York Bureau
Common Sight
Isigny, France—No longer fascinated by the endless column of war supplies woving through their town, for the sight has become a common one by now, natives of Isigny go about their business ignoring the convoy passing beside them. The heavy trucks, on their way to the embattled St. Lo sector, drive slowly through the narrow streets lined with buildings that still bear the scars of war.
Credit: ACME photo by Bert Brandt, for the War Picture Pool

7-16-44

77.09.820

New York Bureau
. . . And Sudden Death
Normandy—Death came swiftly and violently to this German tanker, who tried in vain to escape when his tank was trapped in the “Lane of Death” in the sector between St. Jean de Dye and St. Lo. His shattered remains lie at the side of a narrow road where 7 tanks, a 46-ton Tiger tank, a number of radio cars, and other German armor were knocked out of the fight.
Credit: ACME photo by Bert Brandt, for the War Picture Pool

7-16-44

77.09.821

New York Bureau
Cherbourg Honors De Gaulle
Cherbourg, France—Honoring the general who has carried the banner of French freedom high since the fall of his country in 1940, liberated Cherbourg has renamed its city square. During Bastille Day ceremonies marking the anniversary of French independence, the mayor of Cherbourg unveils the plaque naming the square “Place General de Gaulle.”
Credit: Signal Corps radiotelephoto, ACME

7-16-44

77.09.822

New York Bureau
German Prisoners Get Medical Aid
St. Lo, France—While two American medical officers quietly go about their job of giving a blood transfusion to a wounded German prisoner (right), two not-so-calm German medical corpsmen discuss in boisterous tones the treatment to be given to a wounded comrade, while the poor fellow under discussion looks at them with unmasked fright. The scene is a temporary dressing station in the St. Lo sector.
Credit: ACME

07-16-44

77.09.2710

New York Bureau
Home for Super Forts
Western China
This field in Western China is a beehive of activity as Chinese peasants cart up river-bed stone to be used in the construction of an airbase for 20^th Bomber Command Superfortresses. The stone is crushed by the only machine used in the construction work. It will be used to cover the landing strips. Note the large number of oil and fuel drums in the center. C-47 transport planes in the background landed before the field was completed.
Credit: ACME