Iwo Jima, H-minus. First wave amtanks drive in line astern toward the line of departure on 19 February, 1945. Each vehicle displays a wave marker, which will be discarded shortly before making shore.

Landing at Iwo Jima

First landing wave of US Marines approach the island of Iwo Jima, 19 February,  1945.  The formidable Mount Suribachi, which eventually had to be stormed by the Marines, is visible to the left-background of the photo.  JR.

Iwo Jima landings.

In a spare moment several Marine mechanics stand around and "shoot the breeze." Guadalcanal - 1943(rudeerude)