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NH 58535 Nimitz on Gilbert Islands

Nimitz on Gilbert Islands
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Title: Nimitz on Gilbert Islands
Caption: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, CINCPAC, right, is shown here in a landing ship before going ashore at Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands after they were recaptured by US Marines, Navy, and Army forces. The admiral and his staff inspected the damage done by US Naval gunfire and carrier aircraft.
Description: Courtesy of Fleet Admiral Nimitz
Catalog #: NH 58535
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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