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NH 58534 Gilbert Islands

Gilbert Islands
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Title: Gilbert Islands
Caption: Captain John R. Redman, USN, head of the Communications section of Admiral C.W. Nimitz's CINCPAC staff, is shown on Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands after their recapture by US Marines. He and other officers accompanied Admiral Nimitz to inspect the damage done by US Naval gunfire and carrier aircraft.
Description: Courtesy of Fleet Admiral Nimitz
Catalog #: NH 58534
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Sat, Nov 27, 1943
After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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