Description: An official Marine Corps WW2 photo developed by the Grogan Photo Co, which likely produced this photo shortly after WW2 ended. This photo is from the Iowa Jima campaign.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good vintage condition. Please see photos. This photo captures a US Marine Corps amphibious landing on a rocky beach during World War II. In the foreground, several marines are seen kneeling and standing by a small boat, preparing to land. Larger landing crafts in the background house more marines readying to disembark. The rugged cliffs and rocks that frame the scene indicate a Pacific island setting, a typical environment of many WWII Pacific campaigns.The USMC conducted numerous amphibious operations throughout the Pacific Theater, which were critical in securing island strongholds. These landings often involved intense preparation and coordination, as marines had to navigate challenging terrain and enemy defenses. The success of such operations was vital in gaining footholds from which to stage further advances, eventually leading to the defeat of Japanese forces.Visible text includes the number '36' on one of the landing crafts. There are no captions or known individuals identifiable in the photo.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-13T12:37:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: World War II, Pacific Theater, Marines, Landing Craft
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, history, patriotic
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1940
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
