Photograph
Warships Near Cape Gloucester
Elevated view looking down towards deck of an American cruiser leaving the base heading for the bombardment of Cape Gloucester, New Britain, New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea), before the marines landed. In the distance are several warships, with land just visible in the distance. |
Image ID: | 100047 |
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Creation Date: | 12 26 1943 |
Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 19, neg 1907 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
Armed Forces |
Artillery |
Battles |
Mountains |
Military uniforms |
Sailors |
War |
Warships |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Men |
Ocean |
Shorelines |
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