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Description:Scene of the American beachhead at Asan. Seen are wrecked Amtracs, some of which struck land mines as they approached the shore. Note the torn and blasted palm trees after sixteen days of naval gunfire. Asan point is to the right of the picture. July 22, 1944. (USMC #87392)
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