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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data

Photo #: NH 58577

Cherbourg Campaign, June 1944


A German shell falls short of USS Texas (BB-35), as the battleship bombards Cherbourg's defenses on 25 June 1944.
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz has autographed the original print.

Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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5 February 2004