The story
507th PIR, 82nd US AB 18 June 1944 at River Douve
Units: 82nd Airborne Division / 507th PIR
Date: 18-June-44
Locations: Étienville
Characters: Gavin
Themes: Rommel's Asperges / injured soldiers / prisoners / Medic
Duration: 5:36 min
Cameraman: Bates / Witscher
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