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. A black-and-white World War II photograph depicts two U.S. Marine soldiers navigating the wreckage of a destroyed building. The upper, half-demolished structure stands amid scattered debris with warped metal sheets, indicating the aftermath of heavy bombardment. Leafless trees frame the scene, hinting at a Pacific island environment, possibly Saipan during the war.The Battle of Saipan was a crucial conflict in 1944 during World War II, marking a pivotal moment in the Pacific War. U.S. forces aimed to secure the island from Japanese control to establish a base for further operations. The battle was fiercely fought, with significant casualties on both sides, resulting in heavy destruction on the island, as depicted in this photo.Visible text: "Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo." No other signs or logos are present. No identifiable individuals are named in the caption or image.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T07:31:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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: battle, ruins, soldiers, Pacific, military, Saipan, WW2
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, history
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
