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A man and two ships at a dock, Mediterranean Theater (probably), 1942-44
Spotty photo with a man in the foreground and two ships at dock in the background. Mediterranean Theater (probably)....
A man in a casket, possibly during World War II
Photograph. A man in a casket, possibly in the 1940s, location unknown.
A man in sunglasses lying on the beach under an umbrella, probably in Italy, during World War II
A man in sunglasses lying on the beach under an umbrella. Probably Italy. 194-
A market in Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A market in Accra, Ghana in the 1940s.
A masterpiece of destructive art is portrayed by this twisted wreck at Lagaro, Italy on 24 November 1944
515.Photograph. '24 Nov 44. 5/MM-44-30587. Fifth Army, Lagaro Area, Italy. A Masterpiece of destructive art is...
A member of the German Gebirgsjger in Italy in 194-
The Hauptfeldwebel soldier in the foreground is a Gebirgsjger (Mountain Troops) and has been awarded the Wound Badge,...
A military officer walks along a beach in Pisa, Italy circa 1945
A military officer walks along a beach. "Beach scene Pisa. Officers club, staging area." Pisa, Italy. Circa 1945
A military structure, possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II.
Photograph. A military structure, possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s. Possibly Air Transport Command. Street sign...
A military structure, possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II. Possibly Air Transport Command.
Photograph. A military structure, possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s. Possibly Air Transport Command. Street sign...
A mosque in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of exterior view of unidentified mosque. Africa. 1941-43
A mountainous landscape, horse and cart in foreground, in Italy in 1944
A mountainous and war damaged Italian landscape; horse and cart in foreground. Italy. [1944]
A narrow canal in Livorno, Italy in June 1945
A narrow canal lined with industrial buildings, one of which is bombed out, and a US Navy blimp or barrage balloon...
A narrow river or creek with steep mud banks and a field covered in weeds in Italy in the 1940s
563.Photograph. Narrow river or creek with steep mud banks and field covered in weeds. Italy. 1944-45
A narrow, shaded street and a sunlit tower in Jerusalem, 1942-44
View of a narrow, shaded street. There is a tower with a slanted roof visible in the sunlight beyond the street. There...
A non-working fountain at an unidentified location in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of an empty pool with non-functioning fountain in an unknown location. Africa. 1941-43
A Piper Cub takes off from one of the LSTs assigned to act as "carriers" in September 1944
423. Photograph. 'File Number: 242693 Sept. 11, 1944 LSTS as 'Junior Aircraft carriers' Adding another function to its...
A plaza in an unidentified city in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a plaza in an unidentified city; there are local people in the square and also a flag pole...
A Polish general is awarded by an American officer during a ceremony, Rome, Italy, 1944
Photograph. A Polish general is awarded by an American officer during a ceremony. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-...
A procession of women walking through the street dressed in white, probably in Accra, Ghana during World War II.
Photograph. A procession of women walking through the street dressed in white, probably in Accra, Ghana in the 1940s.
A promenade and harbor in Alexandria, Egypt, circa 1942
View of a harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, with promenade in foreground and Alexandria skyline in background. "Taken...
A quiet street in a small town or village in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a quiet street in a small town or village; there are two local people walking in the street...
A rail road station in Asmara, Eritrea, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of the exterior of a rail road station; there is a railroad car on the track and many people...
A reconnaissance squadron drives through muddy, Italian road near Montefredente in October 1944
315.Photograph. '3 Oct 44. 5/MM-44-4564. Fifth Army, near Montefredente, Italy. 91st Recon [Reconnaissance] Squadron...
A serviceman and wrecked Italian aircraft fuselages, Libya, December 1942
A serviceman and some wrecked Italian aircraft fuselages with most of the skin missing so that struts can be seen. "a...
A serviceman inside his sleeping bag in Italy, circa 1944.
75.Photograph. A serviceman inside his sleeping bag with a shelter half for ground cover, folded for a pillow. Italy....
A serviceman inspects a destroyed German tank covered in rubble, Meximieux, France, 1944
Photograph. A serviceman inspects a destroyed German tank covered in rubble. Official caption on front: "7/MM-44-2877...
A serviceman views an Italian MC.200 fighter plane, Mediterranean Theater, 1942-44
Side view, Macchi MC-200 Saetta (1937) Italian fighter plane used during the battle of Malta. Mediterranean Theater....
A short-trunked tree in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a short-trunked tree. Africa. 1941-43
A small chapel possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A small chapel possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s
A small plaza in probably Eritrea, Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a plaza or square; there is an iron fence around the plaza and a light pole and small stage...
A soldier crosses in front of several 2.5 ton U.S. Army cargo trucks possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A soldier crosses in front of several 2.5 ton U.S. Army cargo trucks possibly near Accra, Ghana in the...
A soldier during a Red Cross Christmas party held for about 200 Italian orphans at Monticatini, Italy on 24 December 1944
538.Photograph. on Christmas eve '24 Dec. 44. 5/MM-44-32467. Fifth Army, Monticatini, Italy. During the Red Cross...
A soldier examines wrecked German artillery weapons, Esperia, Italy, 1944
Photograph. French soldier examines wrecked German artillery weapons. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-5464."...
A soldier from the 1st Armored Division shows his skill in assembling an oil stove using German shell cases and equipment for the materials in Italy on 27 November 1944
304.Photograph. '27 Nov 44. 5/MM-44-30685. Fifth Army, Italy. T/4 Harry K. Moore, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1st Armored...
A soldier rides on the flatbed of a truck carrying timber possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A soldier rides on the flatbed of a truck carrying timber possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s
A soldier stands alongside the remains of German vehicles, Loriol-sur-Drôme, France, 1944
Photograph. A soldier stands alongside the remains of German vehicles on the roadside. Official caption on front: "7/MM...

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