| Accession Number | P05052.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Gaby |
| Date made | June 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Two Landing Craft Assault (LCA) barges, filled with American (US) Infantry, prepare to head to ...
Description
Two Landing Craft Assault (LCA) barges, filled with American (US) Infantry, prepare to head to one of the two American beaches code named Omaha and Utah during the invasion of Normandy. Note the US sailors assigned to operate each craft.
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