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A non-working fountain at an unidentified location in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of an empty pool with non-functioning fountain in an unknown location. Africa. 1941-43
A Piper Cub takes off from one of the LSTs assigned to act as "carriers" in September 1944
423. Photograph. 'File Number: 242693 Sept. 11, 1944 LSTS as 'Junior Aircraft carriers' Adding another function to its...
A plaza in an unidentified city in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a plaza in an unidentified city; there are local people in the square and also a flag pole...
A Polish general is awarded by an American officer during a ceremony, Rome, Italy, 1944
Photograph. A Polish general is awarded by an American officer during a ceremony. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-...
A procession of women walking through the street dressed in white, probably in Accra, Ghana during World War II.
Photograph. A procession of women walking through the street dressed in white, probably in Accra, Ghana in the 1940s.
A promenade and harbor in Alexandria, Egypt, circa 1942
View of a harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, with promenade in foreground and Alexandria skyline in background. "Taken...
A quiet street in a small town or village in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a quiet street in a small town or village; there are two local people walking in the street...
A rail road station in Asmara, Eritrea, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of the exterior of a rail road station; there is a railroad car on the track and many people...
A reconnaissance squadron drives through muddy, Italian road near Montefredente in October 1944
315.Photograph. '3 Oct 44. 5/MM-44-4564. Fifth Army, near Montefredente, Italy. 91st Recon [Reconnaissance] Squadron...
A serviceman and wrecked Italian aircraft fuselages, Libya, December 1942
A serviceman and some wrecked Italian aircraft fuselages with most of the skin missing so that struts can be seen. "a...
A serviceman inside his sleeping bag in Italy, circa 1944.
75.Photograph. A serviceman inside his sleeping bag with a shelter half for ground cover, folded for a pillow. Italy....
A serviceman inspects a destroyed German tank covered in rubble, Meximieux, France, 1944
Photograph. A serviceman inspects a destroyed German tank covered in rubble. Official caption on front: "7/MM-44-2877...
A serviceman views an Italian MC.200 fighter plane, Mediterranean Theater, 1942-44
Side view, Macchi MC-200 Saetta (1937) Italian fighter plane used during the battle of Malta. Mediterranean Theater....
A short-trunked tree in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a short-trunked tree. Africa. 1941-43
A small chapel possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A small chapel possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s
A small plaza in probably Eritrea, Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a plaza or square; there is an iron fence around the plaza and a light pole and small stage...
A soldier crosses in front of several 2.5 ton U.S. Army cargo trucks possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A soldier crosses in front of several 2.5 ton U.S. Army cargo trucks possibly near Accra, Ghana in the...
A soldier during a Red Cross Christmas party held for about 200 Italian orphans at Monticatini, Italy on 24 December 1944
538.Photograph. on Christmas eve '24 Dec. 44. 5/MM-44-32467. Fifth Army, Monticatini, Italy. During the Red Cross...
A soldier examines wrecked German artillery weapons, Esperia, Italy, 1944
Photograph. French soldier examines wrecked German artillery weapons. Official caption on front: "MM-5-44-5464."...
A soldier from the 1st Armored Division shows his skill in assembling an oil stove using German shell cases and equipment for the materials in Italy on 27 November 1944
304.Photograph. '27 Nov 44. 5/MM-44-30685. Fifth Army, Italy. T/4 Harry K. Moore, Portsmouth, Ohio, 1st Armored...
A soldier rides on the flatbed of a truck carrying timber possibly near Accra, Ghana during World War II
Photograph. A soldier rides on the flatbed of a truck carrying timber possibly near Accra, Ghana in the 1940s
A soldier stands alongside the remains of German vehicles, Loriol-sur-Drôme, France, 1944
Photograph. A soldier stands alongside the remains of German vehicles on the roadside. Official caption on front: "7/MM...
A soldier stands near a latrine in Bizerte, Tunisia, North Africa circa 1943
A soldier stands near a latrine. "8 holer latrine'by quarters--Bizerte." Bizerte, Tunisia, North Africa. Circa 1943
A soldier takes cover while phosphorus shells burst nearby, Italy, 1944
Photograph. A soldier takes cover while phosphorus shells burst nearby during a training exercise. Official caption on...
A soldier under a heavily camoflauged shelter half in Italy
A soldier under a heavily camoflauged shelter half. "Arno River position." Italy. 1944-45
A soldier wearing his 'long johns' reaches out of his winterized pup tent for a little wood with which to start the morning fire in Castelucio, Italy on 28 November 1944
307.Photograph. '28 Nov 44. 5/MM-44-30699. Fifth Army, Castelucio Area, Italy. Pvt. Stan G. Heier, 2301 Clifton Av.,...
A South African A-20 light attack aircraft with its nose on the ground, Egypt, 1942-43
Douglas A-20 Havoc light attack aircraft that has been sold or loaned to the South African Government. The airplane's...
A Sphinx-like statue and large pillar, Jerusalem, Israel, 1942
A Sphinx-like statue and large pillar. There are people at the base of the pillar. "Jerusalem - 42 [1942]." Jerusalem,...
A stand of palm trees in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a stand of palm trees in a desert. Africa. 1941-43
A statue of a lion in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a statue of a lion. Africa. 1941-43
A statue or fountain in a reflecting pool in Barboli Gardens in Florence, Italy circa September 1944
A statue or fountain in a reflecting pool. "View in Barboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace in Florence, Italy." Florence,...
A stone building, perhaps a church, on a hill covered by trees in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a stone building, perhaps a church, on a hill covered by trees. Africa. 1941-43
A stone-walled church in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of exterior view of an unidentified stone-walled church. Africa. 1941-43
A stone-walled church in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of exterior view of an unidentified stone-walled church. Africa. 1941-43
A street in an unidentified town in Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of an unidentifed street in an unknown town. Africa. 1941-43
A street intersection in probably Eritrea, Africa, 1941-43
Mass-produced photograph of a street intersection; the street is paved, there is a traffic policeman, people are...

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