The sicilian landings: Dawn. July 10, 1943.

The sicilian landings: Dawn. July 10, 1943. This is one of a series of striking pictures taken just after dawn on July 10th by an Official Naval Photographer who accompanied the assault force to sicily. They show something of the Navy's big part in the successful landing operations - and after. Picture taken just after dawn, of men, up to their waists in water, unloading stores. Meanwhile beach roads are being prepared for heavy and light traffic.