Mediterranean Algiers Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 17, 1943, Algiers, Algiers Page 8the stars and stripes weekly saturday july 17, 1943first pictures showing allies k american troops with full equipment Are shown disembarking Ai a Southwest sicilian beachhead. Their orderly appearance would indicate Little or no opposition Ai that particular Point. Notice ii i Here. Too the guide Hue ii being seed. Photo by Herb White a photographer pm the big push is on. British troops guide line in hand Start wading ashore from the Landing Craft. The guide line was an innovation this time the result of lessons Learned in the invasion of North Africa. Photo by British army film unit ii up Quot a Pic a v a a. My a a i w a a a a. A a High Ltd a v la i my a sep . A a a >4 i. It tit .-.v. A these British soldiers got into deeper water As they pressed shoreward that first morning of the invasion of Mussolini s Island fortress. Two soldiers Are posted along the Gride rope to steady the men in rough Waters. Photo by British army film unit ?1 w War if a beachhead has been set up and the cry of Quot pass the ammunition Quot has begun. These Royal engineers lost no time in complying by using the Well known bucket brigade method from ship to Shore. Photo by British arow film unit intent on getting ashore As soon a possible these mommies were Quick to report situation we in hand. The Broad grift on the hatless Soldier at the end of the guide rope mirrors his happiness Over the entire affair. Photo by British army film unit
