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Destruction of War, Everywhere

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The remnants of one of our planes shot down near Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

Closed for the duration Plus. This was once a pastry shop in Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

Ruins still standing on the banks of the Moselle River near Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

The calm Moselle River as she flows through Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

A scene snapped as we crossed the Moselle near Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

The once beautiful bridge spanning the Moselle River at the entrance to Trier, Germany. Trier, like many other Nazi party cities, was slow in surrendering. Results of the delay are obvious.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

Civilians Returning Home

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Civilians (displaced people) crowded the highways. Many would start toward their houses not knowing they may be found in.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

It was either walk or ride a bicycle during the latter days of the war in Europe. Many Germans owned a bicycle.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945, Trier, Germany

 

Displaced civilians (Germans, Russians, Czech, Poles, etc.) were numerous at the war’s end. To expedite their getting home after our transportation–at least our gas–was used. Here a truck of such people homeward bound.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

Exiting the War

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We had just crossed from Germany back into Belgium. We could now whistle to the girls, fraternize, etc.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

Bo, Bob, Doc & Willie, all hash slingers, pose outside their kitchen near Schleiz, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

The Moselle River near Trier, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

A scenic view of the Rhine River near Frankfurt, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

Before entering Frankfurt, one must cross this huge cement bridge. Elements of war wrecked the structure, which has been reinforced by our American Engineers.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

 

Germany’s proud Rhine River at Frankfurt, Germany.

Bernard McKenzie, June 1945

Awaiting Redeployment

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Our field mess hall at Camp Oklahoma City, France. Our 87th Division was the first unit to be processed here in redeployment home & then to the Pacific.

Bernard McKenzie, June 17, 1945, near Reims, France

 

“Bo” orients Doc Snipes on the Pacific War. War in Europe was over, but we were all thinking of the Japs.

Bernard McKenzie, June 17, 1945

 

A soft drinks truck paused briefly to take care of business in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.

Bernard McKenzie, June 17,1945

 

Trier, Germany, on the Moselle River, was also the victim of our bombs.

Bernard McKenzie, June 17, 1945

 

Large cities of Germany were not the only ones who saw the havoc of war. This is the view of a small town outside Cologne.

Bernard McKenzie, June 17, 1945