Allied forces roll through Resina, Italy

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_112SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of people watching as Allied military vehicles drive through a damaged street, Resina, Italy, circa 1943-1944.

Typed caption glued to verso: "Allied forces roll through Resina, Italy. Residents of Resina, Italy, gather in the streets and stand atop bomb debris to watch vehicles of the Allied Fifth Army roll through the town. Resina, the last town through which the Allies passed on their way to Naples, was the scene of heavy artillery and aerial bombing attacks against German forces who were driven from Naples by the advancing British and American troops. Serviced by New York to List A. 16687-PME. Not for use in England or Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."

Stamped on verso: "Important. Not for use in Western Hemisphere, England [illegible]."Creation Datecirca 1943-1944SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945Vehicles, MilitarySoldiersWar damageAllied ForcesPlaceResina (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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