World War, 1939-1945

The first British landing at Syracuse during the invasion of Sicily. Admiral Thomas Troubridge is in the foreground (fourth from the left). All others are unidentified.

Rear Admiral Tom Troubridge, R.N., in command of naval forces at Acid Beach for the invasion of Sicily in World War II.

The bombardment of Syracuse, Sicily, as seen from the ship, during the Allied invasion of the island in World War II.

Unidentified soldiers and sailors are standing on the beach during the Allied invasion of Sicily in World War II.

Unidentified soldiers are in a boat for rescue during the invasion of Sicily in World War II.

A Landing Ship Tank (LST) unloads soldiers, sailors and cargo on a pontoon causeway during the Allied invasion of Sicily in World War II. All are unidentified.

Soldiers are landing on the beach during the invasion of Sicily in World War II. All are unidentified.

A bulldozer is constructing a road and pier during the Allied invasion of Sicily in World War II.

A scene overlooking the Catania Plains of Sicily during the Allied invasion of the island in World War II.

Landing craft are unloading vehicles on the first day at the beach during the Allied invasion of Sicily in World War II. Many vehicles got stuck and had to be towed ashore.