Description: Type & Size: A 8x10 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. In this photograph, we see a scene from the beachhead at Green Islands, where American and New Zealand forces operated during World War II. The image captures 'cat' tractors working to haul heavy loads along the shore, with military personnel and equipment visible amidst a misty, humid tropical atmosphere. This moment was captured on February 16, 1944, highlighting the industrial efforts at the northern end of the Solomon Islands. The Green Islands were strategically significant during WWII, as they were part of a campaign to seize control of key locations in the South Pacific. The American and New Zealand forces successfully secured these islands, which played a vital role in the ongoing operations against Japanese-held territories in the region. The use of machinery like the tractors depicted in the photo illustrates the logistical challenges faced by the military during the campaign. File No: 220010 WAR SMOKE--INDUSTRIAL VERSION--Puffing and grunting as they pulled heavy loads around on the beachhead at Green Islands, 'cat' tractors add a thin mist to the humidity of the tropic atmosphere. American and New Zealand forces seized the islands at the northern end of the Solomons, Feb. 16, 1944. RELEASED: April 3, 1944 === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-14T12:52:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: WWII, military, Green Islands, machinery, tractors
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, industrial, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Size: 8x10
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
