Consolidated›The Braun Coalen factory three miles west of Eschweiler, Germany, converted into a fortifcation by enemy troops and armor, barred the advance of U.S. Ground troops until Maj. Gen. E.R. Quesada's 9th AF fighter-bombers neutralized the position. Photo

Publication:

US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

Theater Number:

12

Theater:

Europe

Place:

Germany

Category:

Aircraft, Ground

Sub Category:

Consolidated

Short Caption:

The Braun Coalen factory...

Caption:

The Braun Coalen factory three miles west of Eschweiler, Germany, converted into a fortifcation by enemy troops and armor, barred the advance of U.S. Ground troops until Maj. Gen. E.R. Quesada's 9th AF fighter-bombers neutralized the position. Photo

Photo Series:

WWII

Updated Subject:

GERMANY, BOMBING,ESCHWEILER

History:

[none entered]

NARA Reference Number:

342-FH-3A21247A-55567AC

Conflict Period:

World War II

About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.