Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing a simulated amphibious assault during a Marine Air Reserve training exercise at El Toro Marine Base, California. The image features a Sherman tank advancing alongside ground troops while military aircraft fly overhead during the coordinated "Blue Forces" attack against a mock enemy position. The exercise involved approximately 1,500 Marine Air Reserve personnel and 2,500 ground troops.
Measures approximately 10¼ × 7 inches overall. Mounted on black paper with the original AP news caption attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear is present. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 10¼ × 7 inches overall. Mounted on black paper with the original AP news caption attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear is present. Please see photos.
