US LCIs cruising toward Lingayen Gulf, Philippines
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. American LCIs [Landing Craft, Infantry] cruising toward Lingayen Gulf, as viewed from the deck of a landing craft in the foreground which is carrying troops, equipment, weapons, and vehicles. Official caption on front: "LCI's head for Lingayen Gulf. US Army Photo 172-1." Lingayen Gulf, Philippines. No date
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1944
1945
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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.
Geography:
Lingayen Gulf
Latitude:
16.250
Longitude:
120.233
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Landing craft--American--Philippines
Decks (Ships)--American--Philippines
Equipment & supplies--Philippines
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines