Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph includes press information in the back. Type & Size: A 7x9" original photograph.Condition: All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in fair to good 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 for up close scans. This black-and-white World War II press photo captures Private Earl Albin from Plainview, Nebraska, of the American Army observing Australian soldiers firing a 3-inch mortar at Japanese forces. The scene is set in a foxhole near the fighting lines at Buna, New Guinea, on December 19, 1942. The image shows soldiers entrenched in a forested and rugged terrain, aiming and preparing for battle amidst the vegetation.The Battle of Buna-Gona was a significant conflict in the Pacific theater, part of the broader Guadalcanal Campaign. The battle marked a critical phase where Allied forces consisting of Australian and American troops sought to recapture key territories occupied by the Japanese. The strategy included combined forces working through challenging conditions of tropical forests and difficult landscapes to push back against entrenched Japanese positions. The tactical coordination portrayed in the image reflects the close cooperation between Allied forces.Text visible in the image includes the caption on the back: "AMERICAN WATCHES AUSSIES BLAST JAPS. Private Earl Albin, Plainview, Neb., an American Army gunner, watches how the Aussies get to work on the Japs at Buna, New Guinea. From a foxhole near the fighting lines at Buna, the Aussies fire a 3-inch mortar." Present in this photo: Earl Albin (Private, American Army gunner).
Price: 35 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-04T12:44:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: soldiers, foxholes, mortars, combat, tropical forests, WWII even
Theme: conflicts & wars,history,militaria,patriotic
Featured Person/Artist: Earl Albin
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1942
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 7x9 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
