The French Connection

[2ndArmored]

French villagers welcomed members of a French Commando who landed in Normandy in Amfreville, North of Ranville on June 17, 1944. Chester Wilmot, BBC commentator was also there at the time. A French Commando greeting a little girl who had been brought out to see him. (AP Photo)

 

[Got Uzi]

Looking at these pictures I always wonder what happened to them? Did they survive the war? Did they have a good life if they did survive it? Idk why I always think those things when looking at old pictures from WWII

[Mike Hammer]

And if still alive, the little girl would be at least 80 years old. These images remind one how quickly life passes by. Sadly, all the WW2 veterans that I personally knew have all passed on. Edited March 2, 2022 by Mike Hammer

[rpbcps]

2ndArmored, the photo below was taken at the same time as the one you have posted.

 

 

and here are a couple more of Free French commandos armed with TSMG's.

 

 

[rpbcps]

Picture of Free French General Giraud, reviewing US Soldiers in North Africa. This is the first time, that I have seen a photo of soldiers presenting arms, with Thompsons.

[rpbcps]

On 12/14/2025 at 2:33 PM, rpbcps said:

Picture of Free French General Giraud, reviewing US Soldiers in North Africa. This is the first time, that I have seen a photo of soldiers presenting arms, with Thompsons.

It took a while to arrive, but I bought the above edition of 'The War Illustrated', which gave an opportunity to take a closer photo of the parade.