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NH 104190 Iwo Jima Operation, 1945

Photo #: NH 104190 Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
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Title: Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Description: Waves of amphibious tractors (LVTs) and landing craft head for the landing beaches, shortly before H-Hour during the invasion of Iwo Jima, 19 February 1945. The island, with Mount Suribachi at left, is shrouded in smoke from the continuing pre-landing bombardment. USS Tennessee (BB-43) is in the left center, just in front of of the leading wave of LVTs. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 104190
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