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Image: LVTs head for the invasion beaches at Humboldt Bay, New Guinea, on 22 April 1944 (SC 264436)

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Description: Operation Reckless, Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea, 22 April 1944: LVTs head for the invasion beaches at Humboldt Bay, as light cruisers bombard in the background. The ship firing tracer shells in the right center is USS Boise (CL-47). Just ahead of her is USS Phoenix (CL-46).
Title: LVTs head for the invasion beaches at Humboldt Bay, New Guinea, on 22 April 1944 (SC 264436)
Credit: U.S. Army photo SC 264436
Author: Tech 4 Henry C. Manger, U.S. Army
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License: Public domain
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