The Snapshots in Time Collection

Beach Supply Depot with Troops Swimming, New Guinea, November 1944 - 312th Bombardment Group

Beach Supply Depot with Troops Swimming, New Guinea, November 1944 - 312th Bombardment Group

Supplies pile up on a Southwest Pacific beachhead in November 1944 as troops of the 312th Bombardment Group establish a forward base. Crates of ammunition and equipment, tents, and landing craft offshore illustrate the massive logistical effort required to sustain air operations during the New Guinea to Philippines campaign, while off-duty soldiers cool off in the surf. Project: 218269