German soldiers surrender to US troops in Cisterna, Italy, 1944
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Photograph. German soldiers surrender to US troops with their hands in the air. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-5795." Official caption on reverse: "Signal Corps photo 27 May 1944 (Italy) Kamerad! Trapped in Cisterna by advancing Fifth Army infantry these Germans raise their hands in surrender while being searched for hidden weapons. The picture was taken immediately after the Nazis came out of a ruined building from which they kept sniping until out of ammunition. In front is captive's gear which they brought out with them. Germans will change from helmets to hats after being searched. Signal Corps Radio Telephoto from Italy." Cisterna, Italy. 27 May 1944
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From the service of Brigadier General Terence John Tully, a West Point graduate, Signal Officer during the African landings, Chief Signal Officer, Allied Force Headquarters Africa/Italy for all Mediterranean operations. Tully served with the Signal Corps in Italy and North Africa documenting the 5th Army specifically. Later he was Commander of Camp Crowder, Missouri.
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Cisterna di Latina
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41.583
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12.817
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Soldiers--American--Italy
Surrenders--German--Italy
War damage--Italy
Rifles--Italy
Equipment & supplies--Italy
Inspections--Italy
Capture & imprisonment--Italy