Photograph titled "North Africa: Largest Seaborne Expedition in History Opens, Allied Move to Sweep Axis from Mediterranean"

Silver gelatin print issued by unknown photographer, 1942. Caption on verso: "Britain's Royal Navy had a major role in the world's greatest combined operation when the 500 ships convoy safely transported Allied troops to French North Africa where simultaneous were made at strategic points. Picture shows -- General view of part of the convoy en route for Gibraltar."