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Various Sights of War


The following pictures were provided by Frank Melko (S1c), Larry Mulvey (QM2c), Joseph Raby (EM3c), and Frank McLaughlin (S1c). "Double-click"on any image to enlarge.

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Harbor in Marseilles, France

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Scuttled ship in the harbor of Marseilles, France


Large crane in the harbor of Marseilles, France


Scuttled ship in the harbor of Marseilles, France


Harbor of Marseilles, France


View from LST 173

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An LCI next to an exploding water mine


An LCI and an LST alongside LST 173


LCI 237 alongside LST 173
during the Invasion of Southern France


Wake of LST 173

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German POW that was transported on USS LST 173.
Photograph was among the papers which were carried by the German.


Unknown

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Naples, Italy - 1944


Mine Sweepers near Anzio, Italy - 1944


Anzio, Italy 1944 - LST fitted with a flight deck.
Carried 3 Piper Cubs used for spotting artillery fire.
Planes could not return after take off.

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LST with a flight deck



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