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Marine And A Letter From Home
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Marine And A Letter From Home
Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Islands, September, 1943. Col. Harry Liversedge, Commanding Officer of the Marine Raiders, reads his first letter from home since he went into action. Regarded as one of the greatest combat leaders in Marine Corps history, in 1945 he led his Combat Team 28 to the top of Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, an event made famous by Joe Rosenthals iconic image of the flag being raised by five Marines and a Navy medic
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1940s 1943 Caucasian Appearance Letters Marines Military Monochromatic Monochrome Reading Soldiers South Pacific War Time Wartime World War 2 World War Ii World War Two Writing Ww Ii Wwii Focused Marine Corps New Georgia Islands Pacific Theater United States Marine Corps Us Marines
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In this poignant photograph, we witness a powerful moment of connection amidst the chaos of war. Col. Harry Liversedge, the esteemed Commanding Officer of the Marine Raiders, is captured in Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Islands in September 1943. With focused intensity etched on his face, he reads his first letter from home since entering combat. Regarded as one of the greatest combat leaders in Marine Corps history, Col. Liversedge's leadership prowess would later be showcased during the iconic event on Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima. There, he led Combat Team 28 to victory and immortalized by Joe Rosenthal's famous image capturing the raising of the American flag by five Marines and a Navy medic. This vintage print transports us back to an era when letters were lifelines for soldiers far away from their loved ones. The monochromatic composition adds depth and gravity to this intimate scene taking place indoors. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from World War II, our hearts are filled with admiration for these brave men who fought valiantly in distant lands while cherishing every word received from home. It serves as a reminder that even amid turmoil and uncertainty, love and support can bridge any distance – offering solace to those risking their lives for freedom.
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