1945 Original Press Photo by ACME.Marines trap Shuri defenders.American 10th Army forces closed two pincers around the fortified city of Shuri, on Okinawa, that may have trapped thousands of enemy troops holed up within the ancient city.
Marines of the 6th Division pushing southeast toward the mouth of the Kakuba River were less than 2,000 yards from the 7th Infantry Forces slashing across Okinawa from the east coast.
Photo is Dated: May 31, 1945.
THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.
Photo Measures Approximately: 6.5 x 7.5 Inches.
THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.Part Number: AAA73872
ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them.
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