Elizabeth Stanton (AP 69) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 55 text:

i : 1. Kinj: Victor Emmanuel Memorial. 2. Saint Sel)astian. 3. Arch of ( ' (inslantinc 51

Page 57 text:

3. ranee The Lizzie slipped through the narrow straits of Bonifaccio on August 14, 1944, and made a bee line for the coast of France. She lay off shore early the next morning watching the terrific air and naval bombardment of the beaches and then sent her troop-laden boats in. It was the first daylight invasion we had made in the Mediterranean, and we were prepared for all the enemy could give. We thought it would be worse than Fedala or Gela or Salerno . . . and it was easier than a dry run. Sunset of the same day saw us unloaded and on our way back to Italy without having seen an enemy plane. After this we made five quick trips to France, first to the beaches and then to Marseilles when that great southern port was opened. The Chateau d ' lf of The Count of Monte Cristo fame became a familiar landmark to us. The green trees and hills of Southern France were a delight to see after the scrubby, dusty vege- tation of Africa and Italy, and Marseilles reminded us of our own cities back in the States.