US Marines using explosive charges to clear an area, Enewetak Atoll, 1944

Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. Two United States Marines observing explosions in the middleground. Official caption on front: "Heavy explosive charges are used to mop up strong points. Marine Corps Photo 9-8." Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands. 18 February 1944

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02/18/1944
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
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Enewetak
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11.583
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162.333
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Marines (Military personnel)--Enewetak
Explosives--Enewetak
Marines (Military personnel)--Enewetak
Explosions--Enewetak
Explosives--Enewetak