Fighting on outskirts of Brest

(31 Aug 1944) Story 1: 10:00:00:00
111 ADC 2247. Fighting on outskirts of Brest August 1944 - 2
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[@kimmcdaniels7191]

My father Alvin C McDaniels Army, PFC, Company L, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Div, fought in the Battle for Brest and Normandy. Earned a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

[@williammorris6097]

My stepmother was from Brest and described to me her experience during this very action.

[@timmyeades7908]

My late father served with the 2nd division. He told me of the horrific stories about the landing at Omaha Beach through V-E day.

[@stephenduffy5406]

Too much valuable film used up on the distant smoking city, and not enough focus on the men. Still this is great footage. Thank you!

[@fookjoebiden]

My great grandfather was in the US NAVY and was in Brest, FR in 1918-1919!

[@OLYMPIAN_ZEUS]

I found a 19 year olds grave in Ashland City, TN who was KIA on September 13, 1944. He was in the 23rd infantry, was this the area he would have died in?

[@TheTomtomT]

He was probably there, I’ve been researching my great grandfather who served in the 23rd he was a Tennessee boy as well.

[@vietcongfish1618]

I believe only the 29th Infantry division 2nd Infantry division 8th infantry Division and 2nd Rangers faught for Brest

[@TheTomtomT]

@@vietcongfish1618 the 2nd infantry has a 23rd regiment within it not to be confused with the 23rd americal infantry

[@vietcongfish1618]

@@TheTomtomT mah bad lol

[@TheTomtomT]

@@vietcongfish1618 no worries 🤙🏼

[@arkybaldknobber8062]

brave men!

[@Sliverth]

Audio?

[@barryeasler5863]

I don't think alot of the ww2 footage has audio recordings with it. The sadness is immeasurable.