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A fence separates the WAC (Women's Army Corps) and French War Brides living areas from the rest of the camp. There were approximately 6,500 French War Brides, many left France with their husbands to live in America.

49. WAC and French War Bride Area At Camp Philip Morris, Le Havre, France

Located on the north bank of the River Seine, the port city of Le Havre was a world class harbor facility before the war. After the war it was possibly the most severely damaged city in France.

50. Dock Area, Le Havre, France

The Allies' determination to liberate Le Havre to open up a necessary supply artery resulted in heavy bombing. Between 130 to 150 air raids were launched against the German held city and the coveted harbor facilities.

51. Damaged Dock Area , Le Havre, France

Le Havre fell to the Allies on September 12, 1944. Before evacuating, the Germans destroyed all of the port facilities, including 17 kilometers of quaysides. The final war toll in Le Havre was 5,000 people killed, 12,500 buildings destroyed, and 80,000 people left homeless.

52. Destruction at Le Havre Dock, France

This was the transport Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia traveled on from the ETO (European Theater of Operation) back to the United States.

53. 'Hood Victory', Le Havre, France

The "Sea Witch" sailed for America one hour before Major Elmer Prince's transport. Major Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, probably took this photograph. Note the crowded deck, packed with GIs returning home.

54. 'Sea Witch' Victory Ship, Le Havre, France

Picture taken in the spring time. This is the transport Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia took to return home. The "Sea Witch Victory Ship" is docked on the left.

55. Loading On 'Hood Victory Ship' For U.S.A., Le Havre, France

Photo taken in the spring time. Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia was aboard this transport as it headed home to the United States.

56. 'Hood Victory Ship' Leaves Le Havre Dock, France

It's standing room only on board this transport carrying war-weary GIs across the Atlantic towards home. Included on board was Morgantown, West Virginia's Major Elmer Prince

57. "Hood Victory Ship" Heads For Atlantic from French Port

The "Hood" was transporting World War II GIs back home to the United States.

58. 'Hood Victory Ship' Passing Another Ship In Atlantic

Photograph was probably taken by Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, who was aboard this transport.

59. Homeward Bound World War II GIs Looking Towards U.S.A.

Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, was aboard this transport as it brought home many other war-weary soldiers from Europe.

60. Shoreline of New York In View As Victory Ship Enters U.S.A.