US soldiers run forward from protection of German tank in Rome, Italy, 1944
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Photograph. US soldiers run forward into a city street from the protection of a German tank. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-6260." Official caption on reverse: "Sig Corps photo 5 June 1944 (Italy). Rome! First pictures of Allied troops in streets of city. American infantrymen supported by tanks are seen fighting their way toward the center of Rome. Three U.S. soldiers of 5th Army have just left protective cover of burning German tank to dash for a point further ahead. Directly in front U.S. armor is deployed for action. Other troops can be seen close to building in right background. 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
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Soldiers--American--Italy
Tanks (Military science)--German--Italy
Buildings--Italy
Cobblestone streets--Italy
Running--Italy
War damage--Italy
Street lights--Italy
Fires--Italy
Smoke--Italy
Tanks (Military science)--American--Italy