US soldiers lie in the streets during the battle for Rome, Italy, 1944
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Photograph. US soldiers lie in the streets during the battle for Rome. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-6263." Official caption on reverse: "Signal Corps photo 5 June 1944 (Italy). Rome! In first pictures of Allied troops in streets of Rome, American infantrymen, supported by tanks are seen fighting their way toward the heart of the Eternal City. Some soldiers lay flat on the street, others are deployed along sides. In background German tank is burning while in distance more armored units can be discerned. Sig Corps Radio Telephoto from Italy-#." Rome, Italy. 5 June 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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Roma
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41.900
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12.483
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Soldiers--American--Italy
Hiding--Italy
Streets--Italy
Buildings--Italy