Salerno

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

43/75

Date Released

20 Sep 1943

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Salerno
2. 2Italian Fleet Surrenders

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 2

Summary

Ships of the American and British fleets assembled off Salerno prior to invasion. The Anglo-American 5th Army landing with guns, vehicles, stores and equipment, and for the first time on the screen we see the latest type of landing craft to be used. A bridgehead was established on Salerno Bay early in the morning. A column of smoke tells of one landing craft that was hit. German prisoners are rounded up and further landings take place.

Keywords

Weapons; Prisoners of war; Navy; Military

Locations

Italy; Salerno

Length of story (in feet)

337

Story extras:

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