U.S. Army Engineers remove the fuze mine
U.S. Army Engineers carefully remove the fuze of a live mine found under the Cherbourg docks, 17 July 1944. They are working under the direction of 2nd Lieutenant P.H. Shupp, at right. Note debris in the background, including several other possible mines, and man smoking a pipe (center) while assisting in the defuzing work.
Two waterfront gantry cranes that were destroyed by the Germans during their demolition of Cherbourg's harbor facilities. Photographed on 17 July 1944, as U.S. engineers were working to reopen the port. Note the even pattern of explosives damage on the seawall across the channel.
Dock facilities destroyed by the Germans before the city was captured by the Allies. Photographed by Heimberger on 17 July 1944, as U.S. Army Engineers were clearing wreckage to reopen the port.
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