An LVT(A)–4 amtank on the beach—D–Day. This vehicle is 
mired in the soft volcanic sand and must stand–by for recovery. texag57

Iwo Jima

 Marines climb over the side of their transport down the cargo net into a landing boat prior to the run–in for the beach—19 Feb 45. texag57

The main gate at the 5th Marine Division Cemetery. The Spearhead , 5th Marine Division would fight on Iwo Jima from February 19 until March 18.The 5th Marine Division began loading onto ships on March 18 and finally left Iwo Jima on March 27, 1945 sailing for Hawaii .