Allied generals meet at Salerno, Italy

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_082SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark shaking hands with General Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, Salerno, Italy, circa 1943-1944.

Typed caption glued to verso: "Allied generals meet at Salerno, Italy. U.S. Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark (left), commander of the Allied Fifth Army greets General Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, commander of the British Eighth Army, on the beach at Salerno, Italy, as the two Allied armies joined forces to press their campaign against the Germans on the Italian mainland. Serviced by New York to the List H. 16357-FO. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."Creation Datecirca 1943-1944SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyUnited States. ArmyGreat Britain. ArmyClark, Mark W.Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976SoldiersAllied ForcesPlaceSalerno (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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