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- Collection: Box: 2, Folder: 2-3 - World War II photographs, circa 1939-1945
The Allies invade Sicily
Photograph of American soldiers on a beachhead preparing for the Allied invasion of Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "The Allies invade Sicily. American soldiers march onto invasion barges to leave for Sicily. 13855-FA.…
U.S. General Vandegrift leads new attack on Japanese
Photograph of General Alexander A. Vandegrift, United States Marine Corps, on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. General Vandegrift leads new attack on Japanese. Lieutenant General Alexander A.…
U.S. destroyer off Sicily
Photograph of a United States Navy serviceman on the deck of a destroyer as the ship approaches Sicily, Italy, circa 1943. On the right is a dual-purpose artillery gun.Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. destroyer off Sicily. Licata, Sicily, comes…
Churchill confers with Allied leaders in North Africa
Photograph of Allied leaders during a conference in North Africa, circa 1943. From left to right, seated around table: British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, British General Sir Alan Brooke, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, American General…
General Giraud met by Allied military leaders
Photograph of French General Henri Giraud (left) shaking hands with American Admiral William D. Leahy while other Allied leaders look on, Washington, D.C., circa 1943. From left to right: French General Henri Giraud, American Brigadier General Louis…
U.S. Coast Guard aids Allied offensives
Photograph of United States Coast Guard servicemen moving military vehicles ashore during a landing at Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. Coast Guard aids Allied offensives. U.S. Army vehicles move ashore onto a beach in…
General Giraud arrives in U.S. capital
Photograph of United States Army officers saluting as French General Henri Giraud and members of his staff disembark from an aircraft, Washington, D.C., circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "General Giraud arrive in U.S. capital. U.S. Army…
U.S. Coast Guard aids Allied offensives
Photograph of United States Coast Guard servicemen assisting in moving an amphibious truck ashore during a landing at Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. Coast Guard aids Allied offensives. A United States Army amphibious…
Chinese troops prepare for action at large U.S. training center in India
Photograph of Chinese Expeditionary Forces soldiers participating in a color guard parade at a United States training center in India, circa 1943.Typed caption glued to verso: "Chinese troops prepare for action at large U.S. training center in India.…
Italian planes at Allied base
Photograph of an Italian pilot (second from left) talking with three United States Army soldiers next to a group of Italian Macchi M.C.200 Saetta (Arrow) aircraft (visible fuselage numbers 94, 92, and 93), Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.Typed caption…