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    Liberation of Italy [Image 4 of 4]

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a column of Allied Sherman tanks halted in a town square, surrounded by civilians and military personnel. The architecture and setting suggest a northern Italian town, consistent with the Allied advance through Italy during World War II. The scene appears to depict a liberation moment, with civilians gathering around the armored vehicles.

    ITALY

    04.29.1945

    Photo by Laura Kreider 

    U.S. Army Garrison Italy

    U.S. Soldiers of the 350th Infantry Regiment liberated the nearby towns of Isola Vicentina and Sandrigo. The parish journal of Sandrigo parish noted: “The Americans arrived in town at 3 in the morning of April 29. People came down in the streets and applauded to the arrival of the tanks. The ring of the church bells was everywhere and the scenes of joy were indescribable.” (Contributed photo by city of Sandrigo).

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    Date Taken: 04.29.1945
    Date Posted: 05.07.2020 14:40
    Photo ID: 6201617
    VIRIN: 450429-A-LU220-534
    Resolution: 960x1007
    Size: 247 KB
    Location: IT
    Web Views: 173
    Downloads: 18

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    The image is a composite of three separate portrait-style photographs of elderly individuals, each labeled with their names. The subjects are Caterina and Sergio Scaroni (left panel), Meri Mion (center panel), and Francesco Zattra (right panel). The format suggests these are interview or documentary-style captures, likely taken via video call or in-person recording sessions.
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place in front of a modern building, involving both military and civilian dignitaries. The group includes Italian military personnel, civilians in formal attire, and U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform). Multiple national flags, including the American and Italian flags, are visible in the background held by a color guard.
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place at what appears to be a military installation, involving both Italian and U.S. Army personnel alongside civilian dignitaries. Five individuals stand in the foreground holding yellow ribbon pieces, suggesting a formal dedication or opening event. Flags of Italy, the United States, and other military colors are visible in the background, held by uniformed color guard members.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a column of Allied Sherman tanks halted in a town square, surrounded by civilians and military personnel. The architecture and setting suggest a northern Italian town, consistent with the Allied advance through Italy during World War II. The scene appears to depict a liberation moment, with civilians gathering around the armored vehicles.

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