Cassino - 15 February 1944

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  1. dave500

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    Seventy years ago today, 15 February 1944, "Benedictine Monastery after it was bombed by Allied Air Force." Cassino Area, Italy. 15 February 1944. Photo by Goebel. SC 187461, Credit NARA.


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    Seventy years ago today, 15 February 1944, "Benedictine Monastery being bombed by Allied Air Force, to clear the enemy from Monastery and surrounding area." Cassino Area, Italy. 15 February 1944. Photo by Harris. SC 187460, Credit NARA.


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    Seventy years ago today, 15 February 1944, "After warning civilians to evacuate, Allied Air Force Flying Fortresses bombed the Historic Benedictine Monastery on Mt. Cassino." Cassino Area, Italy. 15 February 1944. SC 187462, Credit NARA.


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    Seventy years ago today, 15 February 1944, "Italian women washing clothing at an Engineer water point on the road from Cervaro to Cairo; in the background can be seen the road and bridge constructed by the Engineers." Cassino Area, Italy. 15 February 1944. Photo by Gallagher. SC 187459, Credit NARA.



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