" A Marine of the 1st Marine Division draws a bead on a Japanese sniper with his tommy-gun as his companion ducks for cover. The division is working to take Wana Ridge before the town of Shuri."

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Title

" A Marine of the 1st Marine Division draws a bead on a Japanese sniper with his tommy-gun as his companion ducks for cover. The division is working to take Wana Ridge before the town of Shuri."

Creator

S.Sgt. Walter F. Kleine

Bibliographic Citation

S.Sgt. Walter F. Kleine, Okinawa, 1945. 127-N-123170. National Archives Identifier: 532559

Description

A Marine returns fire at a Japanese soldier, while another Marine takes cover during the taking of Wana Ridge.

Date Issued

June 1945

Publisher

U.S. War Department

Type

World War II

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