File:Pre-invasion bombardment of Guam on 14 July 1944.jpg
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| Description | Invasion of Guam, July 1944: Pre-invasion bombardment of Guam, seen from the battleship USS New Mexico (BB-40), 14 July 1944. An amphibious command ship (AGC), probably Task Force 53 flagship USS Appalachian (AGC-1), is at left. Other ships present include a Farragut-class destroyer (right center), an old Wickes/Clemson-class fast transport (APD) and two landing craft, infantry (LCI). |
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| Source | Official U.S. Navy photo 80-G-K-1870 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command |
| Author | S.C. Rotman, U.S. Navy, aboard USS New Mexico (BB-40). |
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- 2004-11-03 22:08 Gdr 740×587×8 (72625 bytes) Bombardment of [[Guam]] on [[14 July]] [[1944]] before the [[battle of Guam|invasion]]. Seen from [[USS New Mexico (BB-40)]]. An amphibious force flagship (AGC), probably Task Force 53 flagship [[USS Appalachian (AGC-1)]], is at left. Other ships present
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| current | 09:22, 15 October 2016 |  | 5,716 × 4,394 (6.55 MB) | Cobatfor | new NHHC file |
| 11:19, 25 September 2007 |  | 740 × 587 (71 KB) | Renamed user ixgysjijel | {{Information |Description=Bombardment of en:Guam on en:14 July en:1944 before the invasion. Seen from en:USS New Mexico (BB-40). An amphibious force flagship (AGC), probably Task Force 53 flagship [[:en:USS Appa |
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