Lst's In Italy Prepare For Anvil Dragoon Landings

USS LST-178, USS LST-74, AN unidentified LST and USS LST-656 load out at Bagnoli, Italy on August 8, 1944, for the invasion of southern France.

Branch: Navy
Conflict: World War II
Theater: Europe
Organization: Army Signal Corps
Occurance Date: 08/08/1944
Equipment: USS LST-178, USS LST-74, AN unidentified LST and USS LST-656
Unit Designation: LST
Location: Bagnoli, Italy
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Lst's In Italy Prepare For Anvil Dragoon Landings

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