The landing of American troops from landing crafts on the beaches of the Philippines.

Coming ashore

An American M.P. standing on a large pile of Italian weapons on a street in Palermo, Italy, on August 6, 1943. Palermo, a strategic port, fell on July 20, only 10 days after the Allied invasion of Sicily.

Pile of weapons

Trapped in Cisterna by the advancing Fifth Army infantry, these Germans raise their hands in surrender while being searched for concealed weapons. The picture was taken immediately after the Nazis came out of a ruined building from which they kept sniping until out of ammunition. In front are the captive’s gear, which they brought out with them. The Germans will change from helmets to hats after being searched.” - Cisterna, Italy. 27 May 1944