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NH 104368-KN Iwo Jima Operation, 1945

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Title: Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Description: Explosions on Iwo Jima during the bombardment of the island, circa 19 February 1945. This view shows the northern extremity of the D-Day landing beaches at left, with the rugged shoreline of northern Iwo Jima at right. An amphibious tractor (LVT) is passing near the boat from which the photgraph was taken. 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 104368-KN
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