July, 1945: Arles, France

Arles was a holding site before boarding ship for the voyage to the Pacific. It is close to the Mediterranean Sea and has structures dating to the time of the Roman Empire. The troops had some downtime at this spot, so there are a number of photographs showing some of the attractions of the area.

Streets of Arles, France

Soldiers walking the streets of Arles.

Stairs from the Red Cross Club to the street.

Troops on the terrace of the Red Cross Club.

Arles street cafe, the GI beer hall.

Arles provided entertainment beyond the Red Cross Club and the cafes. I'll post some photographs of entertainment not associated with France.