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NH 104356-KN Iwo Jima Operation, 1945

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Title: Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Description: Scene on an Iwo Jima landing beach, shortly after the 19 February 1945 invasion. Note the LCVP broached at the shoreline, just left of center, men working on the beach, M4 Sherman tanks on the road running along the beach and other vehicles further inland. Original 35mm Kodachrome transparency, photographed by Lieutenant Howard W. Whalen, USNR, Boat Group Commander, USS Sanborn (APA-193). Collection of Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Whalen, USNR. Donated by Mrs. Nadine Whalen, 1997. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 104356-KN
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