LSTs being loaded with equipment in an Italian harbor, 1944
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
Description:
Photograph. Several LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) being loaded with equipment in an Italian harbor; barrage balloons are flying above the ships; additional LSTs are in the background. Official caption on front: "Loading in Italy for the invasion of southern France. US Navy Photo 110-11." Italy. 1944
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1944
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
Geography:
Italia
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42.833
Longitude:
12.833
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Landing craft--American--Italy
Equipment & supplies--Italy
Barrage balloons--American--Italy