Damaged railroad cars loaded with munitions in a revetment at Port Chicago, California, United States that were caved in by a massive explosion the night before, 18 Jul 1944.

Caption   Damaged railroad cars loaded with munitions in a revetment at Port Chicago, California, United States that were caved in by a massive explosion the night before, 18 Jul 1944. ww2dbase
Source    ww2dbaseSan Francisco Chronicle
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Port Chicago Naval Munitions Explosion   Main article  Photos  Maps  
Photos on Same Day 18 Jul 1944
Photos at Same Place Port Chicago, California, United States
Added By David Stubblebine
Added Date 29 Jul 2020

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