[Servicemen offloading from landing boats]

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Identifier2007-08-08_image_077SourceThe Lee R. Embree Collection (2007-08-08), Box 2, Folder 2DescriptionPhotograph of American servicemen offloading from landing boats, Attu Island, Alaska, circa 1943.

Typed caption glued to verso: "Americans landing on Attu Island. Landing boats line the beach as American troops and equipment are landed on the island of Attu in a U.S. Army and Navy mission to wrest control of the island from the Japanese. Twin landings were carried out by the U.S. forces on opposite sides of the island. The Americans then fought their way inland in a pincers movement to catch the enemy forces in a trap. 12094-N. Not for use in Western Hemisphere. Approved by appropriate U.S. authority."

Stamped on verso: "Important. Not for use in Western Hemisphere."Creation Datecirca 1943SubjectUnited States. ArmyUnited States NavySoldiersAttu, Battle of, Alaska, 1943World War, 1939-1945Landing craftPlaceAttu Island (Alaska)AlaskaUnited StatesOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Lee R. Embree Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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