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Almost three years after D-Day June 6, 1944, newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen, France
Almost three years after D-Day June 6, 1944, newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen, France

Almost three years after D-Day June 6, 1944, newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen, France

Date5/26/1947
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  • Almost three years after D-Day June 6, 1944, newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen, France
  • Almost three years after D-Day June 6; 1944; newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen; France. A German strong point; Caen was wrecked by terrific Allied air and artillery bombardment in the attack
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Original Toronto Star caption: Almost three years after D-Day June 6; 1944; newly-built wooden houses line this street in Caen; France. A German strong point; Caen was wrecked by terrific Allied air and artillery bombardment in the attack
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117212F
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