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ConsolidatedAfter the landing of the U.S. 5th Army on the beaches of Salerno, Italy the maintenance of supplies was a vital problem. This picture, made on Sept. 16, shows numerous barges landing additional supplies for the American forces. The scene is the Bay

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Italy
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
After the landing of the...
Caption:
After the landing of the U.S. 5th Army on the beaches of Salerno, Italy the maintenance of supplies was a vital problem. This picture, made on Sept. 16, shows numerous barges landing additional supplies for the American forces. The scene is the Bay
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
ITALY, BOMBING,SALERNO
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A25796-25760AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://ca.forceswarrecords.com/document/49104967/after-the-landing-of-the-us-5th-army-on-the-beaches-of-salerno-italy-the-maintenance-of-supplies-was : accessed Nov 19, 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
November 27, 2007
Last Updated
December 31, 2008