Description: This is an original first generation photograph from the WWII Battle of Peleliu in 1944. It originates from a scrapbook by a Private Joseph R Konstant, Firsr Marine Division, who was part of the battle and was wounded (stated at front of his scrapbook). Type & Size: A 4.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a scrapbook. This photograph depicts a formation of airplanes flying over a coastal area. Taken during World War II in 1944, it captures military aircraft, particularly showcasing their deployment in a theater of war, likely in the Pacific region. The black and white image reflects the operational practices of the US Marine Corps, emphasizing the strategic importance of air support during ground operations.The Battle of Peleliu, where this image may have originated, was a critical conflict in the Pacific campaign, marked by fierce combat and strategic significance for the Allies. The battle lasted from September to November 1944, focusing on capturing the island to secure airfields for further operations against Japan. The engagement highlighted the relentless nature of warfare in the Pacific, exemplified by the resilience of the US forces against entrenched Japanese positions.
Price: 33 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T22:43:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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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
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: No
Size: 4.5x3.5 inches
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: air mission, military aircraft, Pacific theater, World War II
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1944
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
