165th Inf. assault wave attacking Butaritari, Yellow Beach Two, find it slow going in the coral bottom waters.  Jap machine gun fire from the right flank makes it more difficult for them.  Makin Atoll, Gilbert Islands, November 20, 1943.  Dargis. (Army)
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-183574
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1167

Wading Ashore Under Enemy Fire

A Water Buffalo, loaded with Marines, churns through the sea bound for beaches of Tinian Island near Guam.  July 1944.  (Coast Guard)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  026-G-2682
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1165

Water Buffalo

Marines hit three feet of rough water as they leave their LST to take the beach at Cape Gloucester, New Britain.  December 26, 1943.  Sgt. Robert M. Howard.  (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-68998
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  1169