[General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben (left), the commander of the German garrison in Cherbourg, after having surrendered to the Americans, Cherbourg, France]

[German soldiers captured by American forces, Cherbourg, Normandy]

[German soldiers surrendering to American troops, Cherbourg, Normandy]

[Mayor of the city with the American general Matthew B. Ridgway, Cherbourg, France]

[General Matthew B. Ridgway (center, facing camera) discussing strategy with his staff, Cherbourg, France]