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80-G-30426 North African Invasion, 1942

North African Invasion, 1942
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Title: North African Invasion, 1942
Caption: Scene during the battle of Casablanca, 8 November 1942, as seen from USS AUGUSTA (CA-31). At left is a smoke screen laid by French ships. White splashes are from U.S. gunfire directed at Casablanca, which is on the horizon. In the upper left are French A. A. bursts aimed at U.S. spotting planes. The destroyer at right is firing on Casablanca.
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Catalog #: 80-G-30426
Copyright Owner: National Archives
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After this Year: 1939
Before this Year: 1945
Original Medium: BW Photo
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