Marine Pfc. Douglas Lightheart (right) cradles his 30-cal. machine gun in his lap, while he and his buddy Pfc. Gerald Churchby take time out for a cigarette, while mopping up the enemy on Peleliu Is. September 14, 1944. Cpl. H. H. Clements. (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-97628
WAR &amp; CONFLICT #:  874

Marines in Peleliu

Canines of the QM War Dog platoon were used on Biak Island, off the coast of New Guinea, to track down Japanese hidden in caves and jungle fastness.  One of these dogs is seen here, at the order to attack, straining at the leash.  July 18, 1944.  (Army)
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-191760
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  869

War Dog Platoon

Using an unexploded 16-inch naval shell for a resting place, Marine Pfc. Raymond Hubert, shakes a three-day accumulation of sand from his boondocker.  Saipan, July 4, 1944.  S.Sgt. A.B. Knight.  (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-85221
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  875