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ConsolidatedThe first tanks and tank destroyers enter Aachen, Germany, where fighting still continues, shortly after Artillery batteries and 9th AF dive-bombers had bombarded enemy positions. Destruction visible in the picture resulted from the combined power of

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Germany
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
The first tanks and tank...
Caption:
The first tanks and tank destroyers enter Aachen, Germany, where fighting still continues, shortly after Artillery batteries and 9th AF dive-bombers had bombarded enemy positions. Destruction visible in the picture resulted from the combined power of
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
GERMANY,EQUIPMENT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A20084-54549AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/37196415/the-first-tanks-and-tank-destroyers-enter-aachen-germany-where-fighting-still-continues-shortly-afte : accessed Nov 4, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008