Photo #: NH 104345-KN (color)
Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Smoke and explosions on Iwo Jima, probably during the pre-landing
bombardment, circa 19 February 1945.
Location appears to be the rocky part of the island's eastern
coast, just north of landing beach "Blue 2".
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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