WW2 1943 Solomons Marines returning base after relief Guadalcanal RARE Photo

Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph includes press information in the back. Type & Size: A 9x7" original photograph.Condition: All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in fair to good condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos for up close scans. The photograph shows a group of U.S. Marines disembarking from their transport ship and heading towards an entrance gate at their South Pacific base. These Marines are returning after being relieved by the Army at Guadalcanal. The scene includes several Marines in full gear, some wearing helmets and carrying their belongings, while others are strolling and talking. In the background, there is a large ship docked with cranes and part of the base's infrastructure visible.The Marines seen in this photograph were part of the first wave to return to their South Pacific base after significant combat operations in Guadalcanal. The Battle of Guadalcanal was a pivotal campaign in the Pacific theater of World War II, running from August 1942 to February 1943. The Marines played a crucial role in securing the island from Japanese forces, and their return marked the end of intense and prolonged combat.Visible in the photo is a sign reading "ENTRANCE" mounted on a post near the entrance gate of the base.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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