LCVPs from APAs Barnett and Monrovia unloaded supplies onto the beach near Gela, Sicly, 10 Jul 1943; note LST-344 and LST-338 in background

Caption     LCVPs from APAs Barnett and Monrovia unloaded supplies onto the beach near Gela, Sicly, 10 Jul 1943; note LST-344 and LST-338 in background ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States National Archives
Identification Code   SC 180443
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Photo Size 740 x 486 pixels
Photos on Same Day 10 Jul 1943
Photos at Same Place Gela, Sicily, Italy
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  Public Domain. According to the US National Archives, as of 21 Jul 2010:
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