Jeep and artillery loading into LST during training exercises in California on 8 March 1944
U.S. Army Signal Corps photograph, Gift in Memory of Maurice T. White, from the Collection of The National World War II Museum
Description:
810. Jeep and 57mm antitank gun with waterproofing and amphibious equipment loading onto an LST [Landing Ship, Tank] from a pontoon bridge during training exercises. '3-8-44. Thompson. 323rd Inf on LST boats at Avila. Jeeps and men embarking. 168-L-44-808.' Army Signal Corps photograph Photographer: Thompson. Avila Beach, California. 8 March 1944
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From the collection of Maurice T. White, Captain in the 168th Signal Photographic Company, US Army Signal Corps. The collection consists of 2,000+ images of training exercises, predominantly documenting the 81st Infantry Division in the United States in 1944
Geography:
Avila Beach
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35.167
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-120.717
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Landing craft--American--California
Jeep automobiles--American--California
Artillery (Weaponry)--American--California
Pontoon bridges--California
Soldiers--American--California
Military training--California