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Description:Scene of the American beachhead at Asan beach, Guam, showing wrecked 'alligator' tracks some of which struck land mines as they came over the reef. Note the torn and blasted palm trees—after 16 days of naval gunfire. Asan point is to the right of this picture. July 22, 1944. (USMC # 87390)
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Created by Kenneth Cole