Photograph
Beach Landing
Soldiers land on the beach in New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea). They use collapsible canvas boats to ferry men and equipment from small coastal vessels. Indigenous men help paddle the boats. |
Image ID: | 101019 |
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Creation Date: | circa 11 1942 |
Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 7, fldr 7/1 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.875 x 4.75 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. |
Clothing and dress |
Firearms |
Military uniforms |
Soldiers |
Transportation, Military |
Weapons |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Pacific Islanders |
Boats and boating |
Ocean |
Seashore |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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