WW2 USMC Battle of Peleliu 1944 aerial view battle smoke Original Photo

Description: This is an original first generation photograph from the WWII Battle of Peleliu in 1944. It originates from a scrapbook by a Private Joseph R Konstant, Firsr Marine Division, who was part of the battle and was wounded (stated at front of his scrapbook). Type & Size: A 4.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a scrapbook. This original first-generation photograph captures a dramatic aerial view of the Battle of Peleliu during World War II in 1944. The image shows an expansive coastline with smoke rising from a location in the distance, likely indicating military activity. The photo was taken by a U.S. Marine Corps soldier, offering a powerful insight into the intense combat that took place on this small island in the Pacific, which was critical for U.S. operations.The Battle of Peleliu was fought between September and November 1944, and it involved fierce fighting as U.S. forces sought to secure the airfield on the island. This battle was marked by its high casualty rate and is remembered for the tenacity of both Allied and Japanese troops. Peleliu was part of Operation Stalemate and was strategically important for future operations in the Philippines. The harsh terrain and determined defense made this one of the bloodier engagements in the Pacific Theater.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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