A Marine with his pack discarded, gains temporary respite in a shallow depression in the sand.His carbine carefully placed on his message case is shielded from the sand.His rubber life preserver still  around his waist indicates he has just come ashore.

Tarawa beach

Marines move quickly against the airport.One carries an entrenching tool in his left hand,ready to scoop a shallow life saving hole,Tarawa.

Marines move quickly

Marines loading belts of 50 cal. ammunition on Guadalcanal. Dec. 1942(rudeerude)