The CFPU, established in 1941 with only four members, was the last such unit formed by the Allied armies. Having grown to 59 cameramen by the time it was disbanded in 1946, unit members were the first in scooping the world on the major events in Europe: the invasion of Sicily; the D-Day invasion -- the top story of the century; the liberation of Paris; the Elbe River linkup of the Allied armies; the first feature documentary shot while under fire; and the only footage shot of action leading to a Victoria Cross. more... See more text