Allied transports approach Sicily

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_118SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of Allied transports approaching the shore of Sicily, Italy, circa 1943.

Typed caption glued to verso: "Allied transports approach Sicily. Aboard an Allied transport ship loaded with Army trucks and other supplies, U.S. soldiers line the rails of their ship to see the shores of Sicily draw near. Two other Allied transport ships can be seen nearer the shore. The scene was photographed during the early stages of the Allied invasion of the Italian Island. 14272-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. ArmySoldiersWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945ShipsAllied ForcesPlaceSicily (Italy)ItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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