Allied troops clear mines and advance through hedgerows. German POWs and Allied casualties. Normandy 1944.

The video details the Allied efforts to secure beaches and advance inland despite Nazi obstacles, including mines and hedgerows. The American Front faced hidden machine gunners, complicating their progress. The 1st Army pushed toward Cherbourg, capturing prisoners for intelligence. Rising casualties led to increased bitterness against the Germans, with personal letters highlighting the war's emotional toll.

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