Description: An official Marine Corps WW2 photo developed by the Grogan Photo Co, which likely produced this photo shortly after WW2 ended. This photo is from the Saipan campaign.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good vintage condition. Please see photos. The photo depicts the skeletal remains of a large, damaged hangar on Saipan during World War II. The metal framework is prominently bent and twisted, showing the aftermath of a destructive event. The ground is littered with debris, and the once solid structure appears hollowed out with trees visible in the background.The Battle of Saipan, part of the Mariana Islands campaign, was a significant conflict in the Pacific Theater during World War II. U.S. forces aimed to secure control of the island to establish strategic airfields, allowing B-29 bombers to target the Japanese mainland. The battle was intense and marked by fierce fighting from June 15 to July 9, 1944.There is no visible text, signs, or captions in the image that provide additional details. No identifiable individuals are present.
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T07:31:07.000Z
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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: debris, hangar, devastation, Pacific Theater, World War II
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, topographical
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed