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HM King George VI, accompanied by Generals Leese and McCreery

1944-07-25 · Perugia · Italy

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HM King George VI, accompanied by Generals Leese and McCreery, being driven past troops after landing at Perugia, 25 July 1944.

Source Imperial War Museums

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