WW2 USMC Battle of Peleliu 1944 Marines in Combat on Vintage Original Photo

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, First Marine Division, who was part of the battle and was wounded (stated at front of his scrapbook). The photo was likely either taken by Konstant himself or by another USMC solider in the battle - the photos he brought back appear to be a mix of both. 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. The photograph depicts U.S. Marine Corps soldiers engaged in combat during the Battle of Peleliu in 1944. The scene shows a group of Marines positioned on sandy terrain, possibly during a moment of tactical maneuvering or in response to enemy fire. The men are outfitted in military gear, including helmets and rifles, representing the intense conditions faced during one of World War II's fiercest battles.The Battle of Peleliu took place from September to November 1944 and was part of the Pacific Campaign. It was one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history, with the Marines facing steep resistance from determined Japanese forces. Despite the strategic importance of the island, the battle concluded with heavy casualties on both sides, highlighting the brutal realities of warfare in the Pacific Theater.

Price: 33.6 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

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