American troops land in Sicily

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_091SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of American soldiers unloading tanks, vehicles, and other equipment from landing ships, Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.

Typed caption glued to verso: "American troops land in Sicily. American soldiers and equipment arrive at a beachhead established near Licata, Sicily, in the early stages of the Allied invasion of the Italian island. Light and heavy tanks, Army scout cars and trucks move off invasion craft for the advance inland. 13662-PME. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."

Stamped on verso: "Important. Not for use in Western Hemisphere."Creation Datecirca 1943SubjectUnited States. ArmyTanks (Military science)Vehicles, MilitarySoldiersWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945Allied ForcesPlaceSicily (Italy)Licata (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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