Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. This is an official U.S. Navy photograph from the closing days of World War II.Type & Size: A 9.5x7" original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. This particular set of photos was removed from a glued in album, and as such have remnants from that on the back including yellow coloring from glue and in some cases pieces of backing, which were kept there to protect the images. Image itself may have slight wear or wrinkling from age; please see scanned photos. The photo captures a scene during the naval battle off the coast of Casablanca on November 8, 1942. The image shows a splash in the ocean, likely indicating gunfire or an explosion near the U.S. Navy battleship Massachusetts. The horizon is clear, and parts of the ship can be seen in the foreground.During this battle, the Massachusetts faced the French battleship Jean Bart. The confrontation was part of Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II. The Jean Bart was a substantial threat initially but was quickly neutralized by U.S. forces, demonstrating the strategic importance of air and naval power.File No: 38827BATTLESHIP MASSACHUSETTS PLAYS LEADING ROLE IN ‘CASABLANCA’ -- A fountain of spray lands beside the U. S. Navy battleship MASSACHUSETTS as the French battleship JEAN BART opens fire on our fleet during the opening stages of the battle for Casablanca, North Africa, November 8, 1942. The JEAN BART was soon silenced by U. S. Navy dive-bombers.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.
Price: 47 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-12T12:22:03.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: naval battle, explosions, ocean, fleet, 1942
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, history, nautical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 9.5x7 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed