During World War II, the Americans and the British were not only allies in war. They were allies in love.
In the spring of 1944, with D-Day just weeks away, LIFE photographer Ralph Morse strolled through London’s Hyde Park capturing the phenomenon that was the love between American soldiers and young English women.
(Photos: Ralph Morse—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
In the spring of 1944, with D-Day just weeks away, LIFE photographer Ralph Morse strolled through London’s Hyde Park capturing the phenomenon that was the love between American soldiers and young English women.
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American soldier kissing his English girlfriend on lawn in Hyde Park, one of the favorite haunts of US troops stationed in England. |
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Two Americans display the art of Jitterbugging for their friends. |
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A U.S. officer and his girl walk by the Serpentine, a long and shallow pond in the heart of Hyde park. |
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An American soldier and his English girlfriend chat on a bench in Hyde Park, a favorite haunt for lonely G.I.s. |
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Anglo-American friendship is furthered by boy and girl meetings in Hyde Park. |
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A GI and his girl walk arm-in-arm among the sheep in Kensington Gardens. Gardens adjoin Hyde Park. |
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An English ATS and Eighth Air Force sergeant enjoy a blissful kiss. |
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GIs like to sprawl flat on the grass for comfort, attendants find very few of the men rent chairs. |
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American soldier with his English girlfriend strolling in Hyde park, 1944. |
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American soldier relaxing in Hyde Park with English girls, 1944. |
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Hyde Park's paths are filled with strolling couples like this one. |
(Photos: Ralph Morse—The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images)
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