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American Paratroopers capture Nazi Flag

Key Details

Date: June 6, 1944

Created By: U.S. Army

Original or Replica: Replica

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

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Replicated photo of American paratroopers on June 6, 1944. Among the first to make successful landings on the continent, James Flanagan (2nd Platoon, C Co, 1-502nd PIR) is holding a Nazi flag captured in a village assault. Location: Marmion Farm at Ravenoville, Utah Beach, France.

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