July 4th, 1943: Just a Day on the Beach
80 years ago today. New Georgia Operation, 1943. (Codename: Operation Toenails).
“Marines unloading LCIs on a Rendova Island beach, July 4, 1943. They are unloading in a hurry after a bomb struck between the two craft in the center. Ships are (l-r): USS LCI-23, LCI-24, LCI-65, and LCI-63.”
Photographed by Sarno. USMC 63408
Enjoy your holiday today, gents.