Garand Picture of the day - Laudansky Saipan

[Mark in Rochester]

Army reinforcements disembarking from LST's form a graceful curve as they proceed across coral reef toward the beach." Laudansky, Saipan, ca. June/July 1944. 111-SC-191475

[Mark in Rochester]

small clarification the photographer is Laudansky

[Mark in Rochester]

friday bonus

[JimF in CT]

Bet my uncle is in that pic somewhere.
He was an Army replacement. I think he was slated to be used in the Japanese home island invasion that never happened, 'cause the war ended while he was on Saipan.
Dropping the A-Bomb probably kept him alive! -Jim

[BruceV]

Dropping the atomic bombs saved a lot of allied lives. Whats more, it probably saved even more Jap lives. Sincerely. Bruce.

[Mark in Rochester]

Had a friend who served in the 100th inf div. For 50 years Bill led a group into the Adirondack high peaks area. The yearly trek brought all types conservative and liberal. Bill ran a tight ship no hats on at dinner and many other rules. To say he was loved by all would be an understatement - it made you glow to hear him speak - he was anti violence - almost anti gun - but every year I attended he stated that he would not be here if they did not drop the bombs - It opened many eyes to hear Uncle Bill tell them the truth. Bill went home to be with the Lord a few years ago but he left many lasting memories

[twobravo]

Saipan........
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