Allied Civilian Relief in Tunisia, 1943

Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Mejex-El-Bab, Tunisia...." 1943

Description

The photograph shows individuals receiving aid in Mejex-El-Bab, Tunisia. A market was operated by the Allied civilian relief groups to sell food, clothing, kerosene and other supplies from the U.S. Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Operations. These items were meant for native Tunisians and Europeans who were victims of war deprivation.

Source Dependent Questions

Tunisia is located very near to the southern tip of Italy. Why was Tunisia a key location in the European theater?

Citation Information

"Mejex-El-Bab, Tunisia. A market operated by the Allied civilian relief groups to sell at cost food, clothing, kerosene, etc., supplied by the U.S. Office of Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation Operations to natives and Europeans, victims of war deprivation," 1943. Courtesy of Library of Congress Courtesy of Library of Congress