Marines hit three feet of rough water as they leave their LST to take the beach at Cape Gloucester, New Britain.  December 26, 1943.  Sgt. Robert M. Howard.  (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-68998
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1169

Marines at Cape Gloucester

165th Inf. assault wave attacking Butaritari, Yellow Beach Two, find it slow going in the coral bottom waters.  Jap machine gun fire from the right flank makes it more difficult for them.  Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands, November 20, 1943.  Dargis. (Army)
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-183574
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1167

Wading Ashore Under Enemy Fire

First flag on Guam on boat hook mast.  Two U.S. officers plant the American flag on Guam eight minutes after U.S. Marines and Army assault troops landed on the Central Pacific island on July 20, 1944. Batts. (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-88073
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1177