Invasion of Cape Cloucester, New Britain, 24 Dec. 1943.  Crammed with men and material for the invasion, this Coast Guard-manned LST nears the Japanese held shore.  Troops shown in the picture are Marines.  PhoM1c. Don C. Hansen.  (Coast Guard)
NARA FILE #:  026-G-3056
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  855

Invasion of Cape Gloucester

A tank sunk in 5 feet of water waits for towing equipment.  The Tank Commander gives vent to his feelings with a string of unprintable phraseology, while his driver uses a helmet to bale out the interior.  Okinawa, May 1945.  Alexander Roberts. (Army)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-209070
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1234

Tank Sunk in Water

Kwajalein Atoll.  Pfc. N.E. Carling stands beside the medium tank &quot;Killer&quot; on which is mounted a dead Japanese light tank.  February 2, 1944.  Tennelly.  (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-72208
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  859