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George Silk1944-02

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

American soldiers relaxing aboard a docked LST w. their mascot "Axis Sally", a waterfront statue adorned w. a combat helmet, which was "liberated" during the ongoing battle for control of the Anzio beachhead area.

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Date: 1944-02
Location: Anzio, Italy
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Wwii, Recreation, Italy, Wars, Lounging, Anzio, Action, Allied, Us Armed Forces, Art, Loot, Mascots, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: George Silk
Original ID: TimeLife_image_600745
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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