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Possibly Slapton sands, 1944: This photo from the European Theatre of Operations shows forces of…

Possibly Slapton sands, 1944

SC 189175Field no. ETO-HQ-44-1868RG 111
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Original caption

This photo from the European Theatre of Operations shows forces of the U. S. Army engaged in amphibious maneuvers, in preparation for the big invasion job. A U.S. Army Engineer vehicle with bull-dozer makes its way to the beachhead from a U. S. Navy LST boat, during the maneuvers. The Navy and in view, having reconnoitered the beach, is directing the bull-dozer where to land, British Isles, 1944.

Date
1944
Place
Possibly Slapton sands · approximate position
SC number
189175
Field number
ETO-HQ-44-1868
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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