Amphibious training exercises at Avila Beach, California on 7 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:
771. Pontoon bridge attached to LST [Landing Ship, Tank] being pulled closer to shore by bulldozer during amphibious training exercises. '3-7-44. Zoff. Bulldozer preparing to pull front pontoon into position for embarking and disembarking operations on LST boat. Avila Beach. 168-L-44-769.' Army Signal Corps photograph Photographer: Zoff. Avila Beach, California. 7 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
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Avila Beach
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35.167
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-120.717
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Landing craft--American--California
Pontoon bridges--California
Bulldozers--California
Tractors--California
Military training--California