WW2 Italian Campaign 1943 US soldier plants flag beach Scoglitti Italy Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 8.5x6.5" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Front may have wrinkles or small tears from age. Please see photos for details. Some photos were removed from a glued in album, and as such may have remnants on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept to protect the integrity of the images.A U.S. soldier stands vigilantly on a sandy beach as an American flag waves beside him. Behind the soldier, Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs) are unloading military vehicles and equipment onto the shore. The scene takes place in Scoglitti, Italy, amidst the backdrop of World War II during the year 1943, likely part of the Allied invasion of Sicily.The Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky, commenced on the night of July 9, 1943, and continued until August 17, 1943. This operation was a major campaign of World War II, aimed to drive Axis forces out of Sicily and encourage the fall of Fascist Italy from the war. The capture of Sicily provided the Allies with control over the Mediterranean Sea and a strategic foothold for the invasion of mainland Italy.The image shows a patch of sandy terrain leading down to the beach. Visible in the background are the large tank landing ships used to deliver men and machinery. The U.S. flag is prominently displayed next to the soldier, symbolizing American occupation and control over this captured territory. No identifiable individuals are present in the image.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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