US communication troops walk past shell torn church in Salvaro, Italy on 17 April 1945.
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U.S. Army Signal Corp photograph, Gift in Memory of William F. Caddell, Sr., from the Collection of The National World War II Museum
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152.Photograph. '17 April 45. 5/MM-45-6871. Fifth Army, Salvaro Area, Italy. U.S. Communication Troops walk past shell torn church in Salvaro, Italy. Previously every soldier in this vicinity who ventured out, took a great chance with his life. Photo by Edwards. 196th Signal Photo Co.' Salvaro, Italy. 17 April 1945
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Signal Corps photographs from the service of William F. Caddell, Sr. taken from the Fall of Rome through the end of the war.
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Italia
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42.833
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12.833
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Soldiers--American--Italy
Churches--Italy
War damage--Italy