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. The photograph depicts a dramatic scene of a U.S. gasoline dump ablaze on Leyte Beach during World War II. Taken on November 6, 1944, the image captures the intense fire resulting from a Japanese bombing while Gen. Douglas MacArthur's forces engaged in the invasion of the Philippines. The display of smoke and flames against the palm tree silhouettes evokes the chaos of war in this tropical setting. During the Philippines campaign, the U.S. aimed to reclaim territory occupied by Japanese forces. Leyte was a significant battleground that marked the resurgence of American military strength in the Pacific. This photo provides a poignant visual record of the destruction faced during warfare and highlights the strategic importance of fuel supplies in military operations, where the ability to maintain resources could directly influence combat effectiveness. (FX10-Nov.6) U.S. GASOLINE DUMP BURNS ON LEYTE BEACH--Set afire by Japanese bomb, U.S. gasoline dump on Leyte beach blazes fiercely. The fire raged all night as the Japs kept up a constant attack as Gen. Douglas MacArthur's invasion forces invaded the Philippines. (AP Wirephoto from Signal Corps) (nrw21800sc/pl) 1944
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-03T15:09:13.000Z
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Item Specifics
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: gasoline dump, Leyte Beach, World War II, Philippines, fire, inva
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, disasters, militaria
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
