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frst wave

The frst wave of U.S Marines leave ther higgins boats and race through the surf for the beach during the invasion of Wakde Islands,Duch New Guinea.


This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/us-marines/38710/frst-wave

I believe this is a photo of troops from the 41st Infantry Division US Army assaulting Wakde Island, not U S Marines who by this time were being used in Central Pacific campaign directed by Adm. Nimitz. Best Regards