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Sergeant George A. Game Operating His Camera Near San Leonardo di Ortona
This photo shows a Canadian army sergeant filming a battlefield, on either side of him the bodies of German soldiers. It was taken near San Leonardo di Ortona in Italy, December 10, 1943.  Larger image
Lieut. Frederick G. Whitcombe, photograph, San Leonardo di Ortona, Italy, December 10, 1943

Armed with their cameras, the members of the Canadian Film and Photo Unit, which filmed activities on the frontline, had a close-up view of the most heroic battles and of the worst atrocities committed during the war.

Lieut. Frederick G. Whitcombe / Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada / PA-147111