Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. Type & Size: A 8x11 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. A dramatic scene from November 6, 1944, captures a bomb dropped by a Japanese warplane near Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines. The photograph shows debris soaring into the air as a Liberty ship is narrowly missed at the local pier, set against a backdrop of buildings that signify the wartime environment. The explosive event indicates a tense atmosphere during World War II in the Pacific theater. Tacloban was a key location during the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation. The attack illustrated the strategic significance of the area and the intense combat situation faced by Allied forces. Liberty ships, vital for transporting troops and supplies, were often targeted, highlighting the threats posed by aerial bombardments. The events surrounding this image reflect the broader context of military operations leading to the eventual Allied victory in the region. JAPS SCORE NEAR MISS AT TACLOBAN--Debris showers high into the air at Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines, as a bomb dropped by a Jap warplane scores a near miss on a Liberty ship (stack, masts visible) at the pier. (AP Wirephoto) (NRW21330A/PL) 1944
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-03T22:52:24.000Z
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Item Specifics
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: bombing, World War II, Tacloban, Liberty ship, Philippines, explo
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, maritime
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 8x11
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
