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Domfront, France August 17th, 1944 U.S. Army Engineers clear streets after terrific shelling. |
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Many replacements for those soldiers lost during the St. Lo breakthrough arrived just after the battle of Mortain. (Photo Aug. 17th) |
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Much needed training of replacements took place just outside of Domfront on Aug. 17 & 18. (Photo Aug. 17th) |
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Refresher work on weapons and small-unit instruction took place. (Photo Aug. 17th) |
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A barn was converted into a movie theater. |
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Weary soldiers showered and slept. (Photo Aug. 17th, Aerial photos US Signal Corps. |
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On August 19th the 30th left the Domfront area for Dreux 115 miles away. (Photo Aug. 17th) |
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The Division was moved by six quartermaster truck companies..42 miles west of Paris. (Photo Aug. 17th) |
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