WW2 USMC Battle of Peleliu 1944 Marine beach combat Vintage Original Photo

Description: This is an original first generation photograph from the WWII Battle of Peleliu in 1944. It originates from a scrapbook by a Private Joseph R Konstant, First Marine Division, who was part of the battle and was wounded (stated at front of his scrapbook). The photo was likely either taken by Konstant himself or by another USMC solider in the battle - the photos he brought back appear to be a mix of both. Type & Size: A 4.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a scrapbook. This striking black and white photograph captures a moment during the fierce Battle of Peleliu in 1944, a pivotal conflict of World War II. The image features U.S. Marine Corps soldiers in combat, taking cover on the rocky terrain. The landscape is marked by the desolation of war, with fallen trees and debris scattered across the ground. Smoke rises in the background, indicating active fighting. The soldiers depicted in the photograph exemplify the bravery and resilience of the Marines during this intense battle.The Battle of Peleliu took place from September to November 1944 and was part of the U.S. offensive to secure airfields for future operations in the Pacific. Despite the strategic objectives, the battle became one of the bloodiest engagements for the Marine Corps during the war. The island's rough terrain and the Japanese defenders? determined resistance turned the operation into a protracted struggle. The fight for Peleliu was significant for the Marines, not only in military strategy but also in testing their tactical approaches in an increasingly brutal war.263

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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