Tarawa wounded. Marines wounded at Tarawa are taken back to a troopship in a landing barge for transfer to a base hospital, Vintage Poster

This rare historical print captures Tarawa wounded. Marines wounded at Tarawa are taken back to a troopship in a landing barge for transfer to a base hospital in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

Library of Congress record: Created 1943 Official U.S. Marine Corps photo. Hdqtrs. no. 63,470. Tarawa wounded: Marines wounded at Tarawa are taken back to a troopship in a landing barge for transfer to a base hospital. One Marine (left) lies in the bottom of the boat while one on the hatch cover is covered with a towel to keep flies out of his wounds Photographic prints 1940-1950.

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