Description: An official Marine Corps WW2 photo developed by the Grogan Photo Co, which likely produced this photo shortly after WW2 ended. This photo is from the Saipan campaign.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good vintage condition. Please see photos. This photograph depicts a dramatic scene during World War II on the island of Saipan. A Sherman tank is positioned near a structure engulfed in flames, while thick smoke billows skyward. The surrounding area shows sparse foliage and rugged terrain, typical of the Pacific Theater of WWII.The Battle of Saipan was a crucial operation in the Mariana Islands campaign and marked a significant strategic victory for the Allies. Taking place from June to July 1944, it involved intense combat and was instrumental in leading to Japan's eventual surrender due to its strategic location, which allowed the Allies to launch operations closer to Japan.Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T07:31:05.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: tank, battle, Sherman, flames, smoke
Theme: conflicts & wars, military, history, Patriotism
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
