Description: Type & Size: A 8x10 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent 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. U.S. soldiers are depicted in a realistic military exercise, simulating invasion scenarios in Great Britain on October 28, 1943. The soldiers appear to be crawling through overgrown grass, likely under live fire conditions, demonstrating their preparedness and efforts during World War II. This photograph captures a tense moment representative of the arduous training conducted by U.S. forces before engaging in the actual invasion of Europe. During this period, the Allied forces were intensively preparing for the eventual invasion of Europe, which culminated in D-Day in 1944. The maneuvers in Great Britain were crucial for honing the skills of soldiers in various combat scenarios. As they crawled under the threat of live fire, these exercises aimed to instill discipline and operational readiness among the troops, laying the groundwork for their crucial roles in subsequent military operations. 159182-S That the invasion of the European continent may look like. Crawling several hundred yards with live fire from heavy weapons screaming over their heads, these U.S. Soldiers now have their turn to do some machine-gun firing during maneuvers in Great Britain. England, Oct. 28, 1943. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-09-21T16:19:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: soldiers, maneuvers, World War II, military training
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, patriotic
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1943
Size: 8x10
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
