An LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) loaded with troops shoves off from the troop transport and heads toward the shore at Iwo Jima, Mar 6, 1945.

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Caption     An LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) loaded with troops shoves off from the troop transport and heads toward the shore at Iwo Jima, Mar 6, 1945. ww2dbase
WW2-Era Location Name Iwo Jima, Japan
Date 6 Mar 1945
Photographer    Unknown
 
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Coast Guard
 
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Photos on Same Day 6 Mar 1945
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Added By David Stubblebine
Photo Size 961 x 1,200 pixels



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1. John, RMN3 says:
5 Apr 2023 02:50:05 PM

The 'M' boat was incredible. Almost unsinkable. Workhorse of the fleet when not lined up in a landing wave. Each wave of six had one Radioman.

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