WW2 Tunisia 1943 German Jeep used by U.S. Troops Port Lyautey Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. Type & Size: A 9.5x7" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. This particular set of photos was removed from a glued in album, and as such have remnants from that on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept there to protect the images. Image itself may have slight wear or wrinkling from age; please see scanned photos. A U.S. soldier is standing beside a captured German jeep, with another soldier inside, amidst the rubble of what appears to be a partially destroyed building. A sign in French warns that the area is off-limits except for troops on duty. The setting suggests a post-battle scene in a possibly urban area with military personnel engaged in occupation or transit activities.The photograph captures a moment from World War II in an area impacted by the conflict in Tunisia, North Africa. During 1942-1943, the North African Campaign saw significant Allied operations against Axis forces, leading to the eventual end of Axis control in the region. The use of captured equipment like the German jeep reflects the adaptability and resourcefulness of Allied forces during the war.Visible in the image is a sign in French: "ZONE FRANÇAISE DÉFENSE DE PÉNÉTRER SAUF MUNIE DE SERVICE" indicating restricted access "OUT OF BOUNDS FOR TROOPS EXCEPT ON DUTY". - - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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