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Marines of the First Division burrow deep in the sandy beach of Peleliu as they invaded the Palau Islands group
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Marines of the First Division burrow deep in the sandy beach of Peleliu as they invaded the Palau Islands group

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Title from item or accompanying material. Caption: WARM RECEPTION - Marines of the First Division burrow deep in the sandy beach of Peleliu as they invaded the Palau Islands group. Japanese mortar fire pinned down the first assault waves. Two amphibious tractors, hit by enemy fire while approaching the beach, burn in the background. Hqtrs. No. ... Palau, Palau
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1944-09-15-1944-11-27
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Palau
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