U.S. naval forces aid Allied landings on Sicily

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_115SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of a U.S. Navy observer using a radio to report on the Allied beach landing in Sicily, Italy, circa 1943. A landing craft approaching the Sicilian coast is visible in the background.

Typed caption glued to verso: "U.S. naval forces aid Allied landings on Sicily. An observer on a U.S. ship (left foreground) gives details of the progress of the Allied invasion landing on Sicily to a control center as landing craft in the background proceed to shore at Licata. Naval combat units had three major duties in the invasion, protection of landing forces from enemy surface and undersea attack, maintenance of anti-aircraft barrages and gunfire support for advancing troops on shore. 14006-FN. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."Creation Datecirca 1943SubjectUnited States. NavyWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy—SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945Landing craftShipsSoldiersAllied ForcesPlaceSicily (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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