American invasion of Rendova Island, Solomon Islands
American invasion of Rendova Island, Solomon Islands, June 30, 1943. Attacking at the day break in a heavy rainstorm, the first Americans ashore huddle behind tree trunks. It began the Allied advance north from Guadalcanal toward the site of Japan's major base at Rabaul. (BSLOC_2013-12_158)
Picture No
11000832
Media ID
45254685
Size
3000px x 2419px
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Credit
Everett Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Everett Collection
