American engineers repair the harbour wall, Cherbourg.

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US Engineers of the 33rd Special Engineer Service Regiment work to repair damaged harbour facilities at Cherbourg.

In the background can be seen the ruins of the harbour station. Closer to the camera can be seen 2 of the R631/SK type bunkers, 5 of which were built by the Germans in the local area. Each mounted at 47mm Pak 36 (T) anti tank gun built by Skoda and captured from the Czechs.

Photo taken on the 13th of July 1944. The dog is assumed to be a French civilian.