Photo #: NH 104368-KN (color)
Iwo Jima Operation, 1945
Explosions on Iwo Jima during the bombardment of the island,
circa 19 February 1945. This view shows the northern extremity
of the "D-Day" landing beaches at left, with the rugged
shoreline of northern Iwo Jima at right.
An amphibious tractor (LVT) is passing near the boat from which
the photgraph was taken.
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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