The Pacific in Wartime

A 61 year old Chamorro woman on Saipan looks over some of the photographs being displayed by T/Sgt. Don Brown [See "more images" below for complete caption]
S/Sgt. R.E. Olund, U.S. Marine Corps

A liberation day dance give by Guamanians for members of the armed forces [See "more images" below for complete caption]
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A Marine walks his guard post on the beach. Instead of the bowing, the nativves all now salute the Marines with a t ypical "G.I. flash." [See "more images" below for complete caption]
S/Sgt. W.C. Fitch

A U.S. Marine Corps major is given information by a native of Woleai (Micronesia) [See "more images" below for complete caption]
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A ventriloquist and his two charges entertain Marshall Islanders as part of a visit by Marine entertainers.
U.S. Navy

Advanced Stockade--General View
Cpl. A. R. Morejohn, U.S. Marines

American Civil Affairs Officer makes friends by giving candy to children after the Marines' amphibious landing on the island.
Tech. Sgt. Arnold Johnson

American Nationals Again Under U.S. Protection [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Sgt. Mundell, U.S. Marines

An American Catholic priest, standing next to a makeshift altar set up on the bech to give a prayer service, presents a young Micronesian girl with a rosary.
U.S. Navy

Bloodiest Victory. Palaus. America's Pacific Offensive 1944.
Faik, Stanley

Fais Islanders try out a new custom: saluting the American flag. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
U.S. Navy

Four Fais men sort newly acquired American money with advice from U.S. Marines. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
U.S. Navy