| Place | Asia: Philippines, Luzon, Lingayen Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 306773 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 8x10", Black & white, Paper (Resin-coated), Silver Gelatin |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Lingayen Gulf, Philippines. 1945-01-09. US Army troops wade ashore through the surf behind others ...
Description
Lingayen Gulf, Philippines. 1945-01-09. US Army troops wade ashore through the surf behind others who are moving across the beach during the Luzon campaign. In the foreground other men wait in the US Coastguard manned landing barges still on the water. During the invasion one barge became snagged on a sand bar and assault troops, struggling shoreward through deep water, encounterd difficulty with the treacherous currents. Some were drowned, while others died from Japanese fire from the shore. (Navy Historical Collection) (Formerly Y013/17/15)