The Snapshots in Time Collection

American Servicemen Inspect Wrecked Armored Vehicle, Southwest Pacific Theater

American Servicemen Inspect Wrecked Armored Vehicle, Southwest Pacific Theater

American servicemen examine the wreckage of a destroyed armored vehicle somewhere in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. The 312th Bomb Group flew A-20 Havoc and A-26 Invader attack bombers in low-level strikes against Japanese ground forces, shipping, and installations throughout the New Guinea, Biak, and Philippines campaigns. Images like this one document the tangible results of Allied airpower and ground action against Japanese armor and equipment in the harsh, muddy conditions of Pacific jungle warfare. Project: 218269