File:U.S. Navy ships off Emirau, 20 March 1944 (80-G-225254).jpg

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English: Occupation of Emirau Island, St. Matthias Group: U.S. Marines landed unopposed there on 20 March 1944, as the island was not occupied by the Japanese. A U.S. Navy attack transport is visible in the center and a Fletcher-class a destroyer farther offshore.
Depicted place Emirau Island
Date 20 March 1944
date QS:P571,+1944-03-20T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-225254
Source U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photo 80-G-225254

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