U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric M. Smith, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, hikes to Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone's fighting hole during a tour of Bloody Ridge in Guadalcanal, Solomon Island, Aug. 9, 2017. Aug. 7, marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Guadalcanal, codenamed Operation Watchtower. The World War II Battle of Guadalcanal was the first major offensive and a decisive victory for the Allies in the Pacific theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Wesley Timm)
Date Taken: | 08.09.2017 |
Date Posted: | 08.11.2017 17:21 |
Photo ID: | 3660888 |
VIRIN: | 170809-M-AR450-2227 |
Resolution: | 5760x3840 |
Size: | 6.25 MB |
Location: | BLOODY RIDGE, SB |
Web Views: | 209 |
Downloads: | 11 |
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