Ruins in Italy; American pilot

Identifier
irn722291
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2020.209
  • RG-60.7164
Dates
1 Jan 1945 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

Outdoor amphitheater in Italy. Tower and a domed building in the distance. Ruins. (1:13) US soldier posing in front of the ruins. Town on the side of a hill. People walking around covered vehicles. (2:42) An impressive cathedral with many spires along the top. A distinct looking building on the top of a hill, overlooking a body of water. (4:02) US soldiers driving in an open aired vehicle up a winding road. Soldiers hefting large duffels onto a US naval transport ship. Woman smiles and pets a dog. (5:03) A damaged Red Cross vessel on its side sinking into the water. (5:28) Women handing out donuts to US soldiers as they board the ship. (5:49) Soldiers get onto a train, including pilot (possibly McDonald) with "Jamaica" jacket. (7:01) The mountains from the train.

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