Description: Type & Size: A 8x10 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. The photo depicts a military operation at Bougainville during World War II, specifically focusing on landing ship tanks as they unload on a sandy beach. The scene is set on March 29, 1944, showcasing soldiers and military vehicles in a tropical landscape characterized by palm trees. The photograph captures the tension and logistics involved in amphibious landings, a vital strategy employed in the Pacific Theater. During World War II, Bougainville was a crucial battleground in the Pacific campaign. The island's strategic position made it a target for Allied forces aiming to cut off Japanese supply lines and reclaim territory. The operations conducted here involved extensive planning and coordination among various military branches. The landing ship tanks depicted in the photo played a key role in facilitating troop movements and equipment transport directly onto the beaches, enabling rapid deployment against enemy forces. **Caption:** **File No. 16552** Bougainville, March 29, 1944 **BUO-CH-711** - (N.D.) Ga. - As noted by division, shore formation to drop their ramps on the sandy beach, landing ship tanks unloaded at Bougainville on January 1, 1944. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 36 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-20T19:41:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: military, tactical, Pacific Theater, amphibious assault
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, military, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Size: 8x10
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
