American soldier Robert J. Coxe enjoying rare bit of sunshine during a lull in the battle for Anzio

Anzaio Italy 1944

American soldier E. Armitage, a company aid medic, enjoying rare sunshine during a lull in the battle for Anzio

Anzio Italy 1944

Italy, May 29, 1944: in the foreground U.S. sniper Pfc. Edward J. Foley, Co G, 143rd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. Bill Gorman a vet who served with Foley stated "Foley soon realized being a sniper was not a good career" It brought to much fire to him. Gorman also stated that "the 5 shot 1903A4 bolt sniper rifle - with a 4 power scope was a waste" Foley swapped it for an m1 Garand and took the helmet camo off