File:U.S. forces land on Emirau, 20 March 1944.jpg

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English: U.S. forces land on Emirau, 20 March 1944. The pre-landing bombardement proved unnecessary as it was seized unopposed by two battalions of the United States 4th Marine Division.
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Source U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) 1943-1945 cruise book available at Navysite.de
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