US servicemen preparing for amphibious invasions, North Africa
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. United States servicemen debarking from landing craft onto a beach during preparation for future invasions. Official caption on front: "Preparation on a North African beach. Coast Guard Photo 218-17." North Africa. No date
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1943
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.
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North Africa
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Soldiers--American--North Africa
Landing craft--American--North Africa
Operation Husky, 1943
Operation Dragoon, 1944
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Africa, North
Military training--North Africa
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Africa, North