Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. Type & Size: A 8x11 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. An American bulldozer tank is depicted smashing through a wall at the Aachen railroad station in Germany during World War II. The photograph captures the moment when U.S. forces breached the station, following the destruction caused by the German forces to the main viaduct. The image reflects the intense military actions that characterized the liberation of occupied territories during the conflict. The event is significant as Aachen was the first German city to fall into Allied hands, marking a crucial advance for American troops into Germany. The bulldozer tank, often referred to as an armored bulldozer, played a vital role in clearing debris and creating pathways for advancing troops. This tactical maneuver exemplified the innovative approaches utilized in warfare during this period, blending conventional combat with engineering solutions to overcome obstacles. Caption: (WX8-OCT.17) YANKS SMASH HOLE THROUGH AACHEN STATION- AN AMERICAN-BULL DOZER TANK SMASHES THROUGH A HOLE IN THE AACHEN RAILROAD STATION TO ENTER THE CITY AFTER GERMANS HAD BLASTED MAIN VIADUCT. (AP WIREPHOTO VIA SIGNAL CORPS RADIO) (F31116AAF44) (SEE WX1,2,3,4,6,7.)
Price: 24.1 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T00:37:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Aachen, bulldozer, railroad station, military action, Germany
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 8x11
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
