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Description U.S. First Division Marines storm ashore across Guadalcanal's beaches on D-Day, 7 August 1942, from the attack transport USS Barnett (AP-11) and the attack cargo ship USS Fomalhaut (AK-22). The invaders were surprised at the lack of enemy opposition.
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Source U.S. National Archives photo 80-CF-112-5-3 from First Offensive: The Marine Campaign For Guadalcanal. Marines in World War II Commemorative Series
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15:40, 25 July 2006Thumbnail for version as of 15:40, 25 July 2006520 × 269 (29 KB)Cla68National Archives Photo 80-CF-112-5-3 --------------------------- First Division Marines storm ashore across Guadalcanal's beaches on D-Day, 7 August 1942, from the attack transport Barnett (AP-11) and attack cargo ship Fomalhaut (AK-22). The invaders wer

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