![Flamethrower in action, Peleliu, Palau Islands, Sep 1944 [Colorized by WW2DB]](/images/ai/20230224/battle_palau3.jpg)
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Caption | Flamethrower in action, Peleliu, Palau Islands, Sep 1944 [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase | ||||||||
Colorization Note | This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors. Processed using Adobe Photoshop Image Processor, with default neural filter, selecting "None" as the profile. View the original black and white photograph at its own permanent page. | ||||||||
Photographer | Robert A. Bailey | ||||||||
Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy Naval History and Heritage Command | ||||||||
Identification Code | NH 104297 | ||||||||
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Photo Size | 740 x 601 pixels | ||||||||
Photos on Same Day | 15 Sep 1944 | ||||||||
Photos at Same Place | Peleliu, Palau, Caroline Islands | ||||||||
Added By | C. Peter Chen | ||||||||
Colorized Date | 24 Feb 2023 | ||||||||
Licensing | Public Domain. According to the US Navy Naval History and Heritage Command, as of 21 Jul 2010: Please contact us regarding any inaccuracies with the above information. Thank you. |
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C. Peter Chen says:
15 Oct 2018 07:01:43 AM
Broderick W Barnhart: Thanks for your note, the caption has been adjusted.

15 Oct 2018 07:01:43 AM
Broderick W Barnhart: Thanks for your note, the caption has been adjusted.
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11 Oct 2018 09:08:09 PM
I think this image might be mislabeled. I think the marine on the center left of the image is using a man portable flamethrower on the ditch between the road and the bush he is in. The flames are coming from him, not the LVT.