PREPARING TO LEAVE FOR COMBAT IN TARAWA

Year: 1943
Reference: S319608
Media type: Stills

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Year: 1943
Reference: S319608
Media type: Stills

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Black and white stills of Us Marine ships in Wellington harbour before convoy to Tarawa.
The photography is by US Marines attached to specialist film units, who were stationed in New Zealand at this time.
Stills in this set capture the convoy assembled, and Higgins boats leaving ships for shore, Wellington Harbour, October 1943.