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UA 18.02 Admiral Harry W. Hill Collection

Admiral Harry W. Hill Collection
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Title: Admiral Harry W. Hill Collection
Caption: Collection photo # UA 18.02.01 - looking through a LST on day five of the battle on Iwo Jima
Description: Collection of approximately 200 photographs taken during the Battle of Iwo Jima, with specific emphasis on the Tinian Operation, Saipan Operation, and Okinawa Operation. Imagery includes LST beach landings on days 5 to 8 of the battle; logistics; dugouts; admirals Spruance, Hill, Turner; destroyed cities after shelling; bomb shelters; various weapons and tanks; battle damage and scenes; and casualties (caution – graphic) . Very good coverage of amphibious landings including unloading supplies, vehicles, and personnel onto the beach.
Accession #: UA 18
Catalog #: UA 18.02
Donor: Admiral Harry W. Hill
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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For associated textual materials, please visit the donated personal papers collection of Harry W. Hill

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  • Boats-Ships--Amphibious Warfare Ships
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  • Photograph
Wars & Conflicts
Navy Communities
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