Italian civilians stand outside of the caves they use for shelter, Mignano, Italy, 1943
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Photograph. Italian civilians stand outside of the caves they use for shelter and look up at the sky. Official caption on front: "MM-5-150315." Official caption on reverse: "Sig Corps photo radioed 11-15-43 / Sig Corps photo-11-15-43-War in Italy! Residents of Mignano watch the skies from the hills where they are living in tunnelled caves. The townspeople fled from their homes during the Allies' clash with the Nazis. Mattress and other home furnishings are shown in photo." Mignano, Italy. 15 November 1943
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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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Mignano Monte Lungo
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41.383
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13.967
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People--Italy
Caves--Italy
Furnishings--Italy
War damage--Italy
Vigilance--Italy