First wave of Marines on Saipan beach taking cover behind sand dune while waiting for following 3 waves of support to come in during invasion of Marianas Islands, the prow of a Buffalo amphibious tractor seen in foreground.
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Date: 1944-06
Location: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Saipan, Beachhead, Landing Operations, In Foreign Country, Wars, Wwii, Us Armed Forces, Marianas Islands, 1940s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_5809487
Credits: LIFE
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