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George Silk1944-02

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Flock of sheep graze placidly amid spent containers of mortar shells while crew of US spotter plane chat w. local shepherd less than 2 miles from the front lines of battle between German and Allied forces fighting for control of the Anzio beachhead area.

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Date: 1944-02
Location: Anzio, Italy
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Sheep, Reaction, Italy, To Allies, Wars, Italy At War, Anzio, Action, Wwii, Animals, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: George Silk
Original ID: TimeLife_image_600727
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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