German stronghold reduced to rubble in Italy

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_119SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of Allied vehicles in front of a destroyed German stronghold, Italy, circa 1943.

Typed caption glued to verso: "German stronghold reduced to rubble in Italy. Allied armored cars halt on the road to Naples, Italy, before a devastated building which had once been a German strong point. Accurate Allied bombing reduced it to ruins and forced the Germans to continue their retreat before the advancing Allied Fifth Army. Serviced by New York to List H. 16550-FO. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."Creation Datecirca 1943SubjectSoldiersWorld War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy--SicilyWorld War, 1939-1945Vehicles, MilitaryAllied ForcesPlaceItalyOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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