WW2 Battle of Manila 1945 US Navy carrier near miss rare Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer. This photograph was taken by US forces during the Battle of Manila in 1945.Type & Size: A 4.5x3 original photograph.Condition: Good vintage condition. Please see photos. The back side has remnants of having been glued into a photo album. Esp. Yellow glue.This photograph captures a moment during the Battle of Manila in 1945, showcasing a U.S. Navy vessel in the distance and soldiers aboard a small craft. The scene illustrates the tense atmosphere of the battle, with men geared up, possibly preparing for action amidst the tumultuous sea and darkening clouds overhead. The photo encapsulates the dangers faced by U.S. forces as they engaged in significant military operations during World War II.The Battle of Manila was a pivotal operation in the Pacific Theater, occurring from January to March 1945. It involved fierce fighting as U.S. forces aimed to liberate the city from Japanese occupation. The battle is known not only for its strategic importance but also for the devastating toll it took on the city and its civilians, with much of the urban landscape destroyed during intense urban warfare. The phrase "near miss on US Carrier" on the back of the photo suggests that this image might capture a moment of close call for the military forces involved.Present in this photo: none.- - - This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published. During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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