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WW2 US attacks Japan 1945 Jap battleship bombs Kure Bay Rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. Type & Size: A 4x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Fair to good vintage condition. This particular set of photos was removed from a glued in album, and as such have remnants from that on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept there to protect the images. Image itself may have slight wear or wrinkling from age; please see scanned photos. Aerial photograph showing a Japanese battleship attempting to maneuver away from bomb explosions in Kure Bay, Japan, during 1945. The scene captures a significant military engagement, with large splashes from near-misses visible in the darkened waters surrounding the ship.Kure was a crucial naval base for the Japanese during World War II. It served as the principal home of the Japanese Combined Fleet, and its shipyards produced many of Japan's most famous battleships. The attacks on Kure were part of the Allied operations to incapacitate Japan's remaining naval capabilities. These operations were crucial in hastening the end of the war in the Pacific."Jap battleship tries to avoid bombs in Kure Bay 1945"- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

Price: 30 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-13T12:55:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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WW2 US attacks Japan 1945 Jap battleship bombs Kure Bay Rare Original PhotoWW2 US attacks Japan 1945 Jap battleship bombs Kure Bay Rare Original Photo

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: Japan, aerial, military, WWII, naval battle, 1945, bombs, Pacifi

Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, maritime

Featured Person/Artist: none

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Year of Production: 1945

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Size: 4x3.5 inches

Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Number of Photographs: 1

Antique: No

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Vintage: Yes

Framing: Unframed

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