Photo #: NH 104337-KN (color)
Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Explosions and smoke ashore on Iwo Jima, probably during the
pre-landing bombardment, circa 19 February 1945. Note what
appears to be a white phosphorus round bursting (center), and
the boat operating close to shore (also in center).
Original 35mm Kodachrome transparency, photographed by Lieutenant
Howard W. Whalen, USNR, Boat Group Commander, USS Sanborn
(APA-193).
Collection of Lieutenant Commander Howard W. Whalen, USNR. Donated
by Mrs. Nadine Whalen, 1997.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
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