 Marines cover the opening of an enemy pillbox on Tinian Island, (northern Marianas, Pacific Ocean) as they give the occupants the choice of surrendering or going to their ancestors. The Japanese didn't care for the violent reunion and surrendered;  July 1944



YOUR'E DEAD IF YOU DON'T

American marines seen against the background of amphibious ships as they come ashore on the beach of New Guinea.

Landing on the beach

Marines check out a Japanese tank knocked out of action. Tinian island, Northern Marianas, Pacific Ocean; 1945.