BESANCON
An American flag is set to display at what is believed to be Cinema Rex at 18 Rue des Chaprais in Besancon. The fall of the city to the 3rd Division put the first fortress city in the hands of the Allies, and was ahead of the German's intention to hold the city until Sept. 15. The 3rd Division lost 80 soldiers with 90 wounded in the fight. The division's brief stay in Besancon was replaced by French First Army troops.
location: 18 Rue des Chaprais, Besancon, France
photo: dogfacesoldiers collection
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