Photograph
Battle at Iwo Jima
| Marines dig foxholes into the sand on the beaches of Iwo Jima. The men are surrounded by military equipment, including a crane. An International Diesel crawler tractor (TracTracTor) is in the background. |
| Image ID: | 67359 |
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| Creation Date: | 1945 |
| Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
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| Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 625, Pg.46 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| The original caption reads: "Digging In On Iwo Jima - Hitting the beaches from Amtracs and Coast Guard-manned landing craft, Marines of the first waves dig foxholes in Iwo Jima's sands, blackened by volcanic ash spewed from Mount Suribachi. Under a deadly crossfire from Jap (sic) guns and mortars, the Marines seek cover from every available piece of equipment, bogged down in the clutching sands. This picture was made on D-Day, as the foothold at the base of the volcano was being secured and extended inland. An International Diesel crawler was put to work clearing the debris after the naval bombardment." |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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